Live In Chateauvallon 1978 2LP fg_Vinyl Color_Opaque Lavender Released at last under its

Released at last under its original title (nixed by the label as too controversial a half century ago)

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Live In Chateauvallon 1978 2LP fg_Vinyl Color_Opaque Lavender Released at last under its1978 was a banner year for Dexter Gordon. Maxine Gordon (then Gregg) had started to manage his career and proved to be a one woman tour de force. In signing with Columbia boosted his career. He moved to New York, forming and grooming his own band all at age 52! The wonderful quartet included George Cables on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Eddie Gladden on drums. This November 1978 concert at the Chteauvallon Jazz Festival highlights Dexter's joyous