The Jumpin' Blues

The Jumpin' Blues is an album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon which was recorded in 1970 and released on the Prestige label.[1]

The Jumpin' Blues
Studio album by Dexter Gordon
Released	1970
Recorded	August 27, 1970 New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	37:23
Label	Prestige PR 10020
Producer	Don Schlitten
Dexter Gordon chronology
The Chase! (1970) The Jumpin' Blues (1970) The Shadow of Your Smile (1971)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic states, "Although tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon seemed to have been largely forgotten in the U.S. during his long residence in Europe, he was playing in prime form during the period and made occasional trips back to America".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Dexter Gordon except as indicated

1. "Evergreenish" - 6:02
2. "For Sentimental Reasons" (William Best, Deek Watson) - 6:49
3. "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 5:21
4. "Rhythm-a-Ning" (Thelonious Monk) - 6:51
5. "If You Could See Me Now" (Tadd Dameron, Carl Sigman) - 6:34
6. "The Jumpin' Blues" (Jay McShann, Charlie Parker) - 5:46

Personnel

• Dexter Gordon - tenor saxophone
• Wynton Kelly - piano
• Sam Jones - bass
• Roy Brooks - drums

References

1. Dexter Gordon discography accessed March 20, 2013
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed March 20, 2013
3. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 88. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.