When you know the lyrics to a tune, you have some kind of insight as to it's composition. If you don't understand what it's about, you're depriving yourself of being really able to communicate this poem. — Dexter Gordon Copy Share Image
It's certainly not just a spot opinion; it's something that obviously has been building up for years. It is also very good for publicity,… — Dexter Gordon Copy Share Image
If I were to call it black music, that would be untrue. I don't know what that is, unless it would be some African… — Dexter Gordon Copy Share Image
To have a little recognition, that is very nice, you dig. It is good for the ego, for the psyche. — Dexter Gordon Copy Share Image
A lot of times I go back to record and to make a tour, but I'm very happy to do it, because it gives… — Dexter Gordon Copy Share Image
Bebop is the music of the future (as soon as they learn how to play it). — Dexter Gordon Copy Share Image
When you know the lyrics to a tune, you have some kind of insight as to it's composition. — Dexter Gordon Copy Share Image
Jazz to me is a living music. It's a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes, of the people. — Dexter Gordon Copy Share Image
What I'm doing, I prefer to call that jazz, because it is a beautiful word - I love it. — Dexter Gordon Copy Share Image
