This inaugural title features an unreleased live recording by one of the true legends of jazz history—The Sophisticated Giant, tenor saxophone master Dexter Gordon, performing with his early-’80s quartet: Kirk Lightsey on piano, David Eubanks on bass, and Edward Gladden on drums.
The concert was recorded in Genoa, Italy, in 1981, at Villa Imperiale, during the Festival Estate Jazz 81.
“This recording captures more than just an exceptional performance—it documents the kind of serious artistic statement that becomes possible when musicians know their work will be heard and appreciated at its true level of sophistication.(..)The “More Than You Know” recording stands as permanent testimony to the profound relationship between Dexter Gordon and the devoted Jazz community in Italy. It preserves a moment when Jazz had achieved true international status while maintaining its essential character as an art form based on individual expression within collective interaction.” Maxine Gordon
credits
released November 7, 2025
Personnel
Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone
Kirk Lightsey - piano
David Eubanks - bass
Edward Gladden – drums
Recording Data
Recorded on July 7th, 1981 at Estate Jazz 81 - Villa Imperiale (Genova) (Italy)
Art Direction “Ellington Club”, Genova
Lino Zero, Marco Travagli
Restoration & mastering at Sorriso Recording Studio – Bari (Italy)
Sound Engineer – Tommy Cavalieri
Art Direction - Angelo Mastronardi
Executive Producer – Angelo Mastronardi
Co-Producer – Alvearium Holding (Chris Besson)
Thanks to
Maxine Gordon, President
Woody Louis Armstrong Shaw III, CEO
The Dexter Gordon® Society, Inc.
Estate of Dexter Gordon®
www.dextergordon.com
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Dexter Gordon – More Than You Know (1981)
https://youtu.be/O3KFTVQkuUY
Notes:
This inaugural title features an unreleased live recording by one of the true legends of jazz history—The Sophisticated Giant, tenor saxophone master Dexter Gordon, performing with his early-’80s quartet: Kirk Lightsey on piano, David Eubanks on bass, and Edward Gladden on drums.
The concert was recorded in Genoa, Italy, in 1981, at Villa Imperiale, during the Festival Estate Jazz 81.
“This recording captures more than just an exceptional performance—it documents the kind of serious artistic statement that becomes possible when musicians know their work will be heard and appreciated at its true level of sophistication.(..)The “More Than You Know” recording stands as permanent testimony to the profound relationship between Dexter Gordon and the devoted Jazz community in Italy. It preserves a moment when Jazz had achieved true international status while maintaining its essential character as an art form based on individual expression within collective interaction.” Maxine Gordon
credits
released November 7, 2025
Personnel
Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone
Kirk Lightsey - piano
David Eubanks - bass
Edward Gladden – drums
Recording Data
Recorded on July 7th, 1981 at Estate Jazz 81 - Villa Imperiale (Genova) (Italy)
Art Direction “Ellington Club”, Genova
Lino Zero, Marco Travagli
Restoration & mastering at Sorriso Recording Studio – Bari (Italy)
Sound Engineer – Tommy Cavalieri
Art Direction - Angelo Mastronardi
Executive Producer – Angelo Mastronardi
Co-Producer – Alvearium Holding (Chris Besson)
Thanks to
Maxine Gordon, President
Woody Louis Armstrong Shaw III, CEO
The Dexter Gordon® Society, Inc.
Estate of Dexter Gordon®
www.dextergordon.com
Artwork Photo – Gloriano Odero
Illustrations – Filippo Motole
Graphics Design – Studio Clessidra
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