Sophisticated Giant
Sophisticated Giant is a jazz album by saxophonist Dexter Gordon, recorded in 1977 by an eleven-piece band playing tunes arranged by trombone player Slide Hampton. The album marked Gordon's return to the United States after a long residency in Europe.
Reception
The Bay State Banner wrote that "Slide Hampton's library of duets, solos, rhythm, harmony, and intense ensemble choruses have variety, but also a consistent deployment of moods and gambits."AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow called the album "an excellent acquisition."
Track listing
Side one
- "Laura" - 7:37
- "The Moontrane" - 6:36
- "Red Top" - 8:51
Side two
- "Fried Bananas" - 7:53
- "You're Blasé" - 9:49
- "How Insensitive" - 4:53
Personnel
- Dexter Gordon — tenor and soprano saxophone
- Frank Wess — alto saxophone, flute, piccolo
- Woody Shaw — trumpet, flugelhorn
- Benny Bailey — lead trumpet, flugelhorn
- Slide Hampton — trombone
- Wayne Andre — lead trombone
- Howard Johnson — tuba, baritone saxophone
- Bobby Hutcherson — vibes
- George Cables — piano
- Rufus Reid — bass
- Victor Lewis — drums