Recorded shortly before his triumphant return to the United States after a dozen years overseas, this Dexter Gordon album features him in a surprisingly sparse setting, accompanied only by bassist Niels Pedersen and drummer Alex Riel. Whether it be the humorous melody "Nursery Blues," Pedersen’s title cut or the four jazz standards (of which "Good Bait" was first released on this CD reissue), he is up to the challenge and his lengthy solos never lose one's interest. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01. Nursery Blues (Dexter Gordon)
02. Lullaby for a Monster (Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen)
03. On Green Dolphin Street (Bronislaw Kaper / Ned Washington)
04. Good Bait (Tadd Dameron)
05. Born to Be Blue (Mel Tormé / Robert Wells)
06. Tanya (Donald Byrd)
DEXTER GORDON tenor saxophone
NIELS HENNING ORSTED PEDERSEN bass
ALEX RIEL drums
Recorded June 15, 1976
SteepleChase SCCD 31156 Denmark