by Various, Dexter Gordon · Jazz Life · CD · EAN 0027726730424
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«Greatest Sax Legends» is a compilation by various jazz artists, released in 2004 on the Jazz Life label on CD.
A jazz and swing compilation focused on the saxophone: it brings together recordings performed by Dexter Gordon, Don Byas, Bud Freeman, Paul Gonsalves, Johnny Griffin, Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Stitt and Illinois Jacquet. The tracks showcase solos and atmospheres typical of classic jazz, with the saxophone as the great protagonist.
Single CD; the cover shows three photographs of saxophonists and the list of the nine performers.
Aimed at listeners of classic jazz and swing looking for an introduction to the saxophone through several of its historical performers.
