The Blue Note Thread

How do y'all feel about Dexter Gordon's Clubhouse? I've never been a huge fan of him, and from the couple of listens I've given Clubhouse on Spotify, it sounds a bit run-of-the-mill Hard Bop to me, but Amazon Mexico is selling the TP pressing for around $18 USD, so I'm debating wether I should grab it or not.
 
How do y'all feel about Dexter Gordon's Clubhouse? I've never been a huge fan of him, and from the couple of listens I've given Clubhouse on Spotify, it sounds a bit run-of-the-mill Hard Bop to me, but Amazon Mexico is selling the TP pressing for around $18 USD, so I'm debating wether I should grab it or not.
I remember liking it, but it’s my least favorite of the albums I own by him (Doin’ Alright, Dexter Calling, One Flight Up and Clubhouse).

I’d say save your money for other Tone Poets if he’s not really your thing.
 
I remember liking it, but it’s my least favorite of the albums I own by him (Doin’ Alright, Dexter Calling, One Flight Up and Clubhouse).

I’d say save your money for other Tone Poets if he’s not really your thing.
Yeah, I like Doin' Alright way better. IMO opinion the compositions and performances are better on that one, and Hubbard kills it in that album. I've been eyeing the BN80 for a while, but I'll eventually pull the trigger.
 
How do y'all feel about Dexter Gordon's Clubhouse? I've never been a huge fan of him, and from the couple of listens I've given Clubhouse on Spotify, it sounds a bit run-of-the-mill Hard Bop to me, but Amazon Mexico is selling the TP pressing for around $18 USD, so I'm debating wether I should grab it or not.

What’s $18? Two beers at a dive bar? Dexter is worth that at least. You’re not going to lose money if you sell it down the line either.
 
How do y'all feel about Dexter Gordon's Clubhouse? I've never been a huge fan of him, and from the couple of listens I've given Clubhouse on Spotify, it sounds a bit run-of-the-mill Hard Bop to me, but Amazon Mexico is selling the TP pressing for around $18 USD, so I'm debating wether I should grab it or not.

$18 is a wow price. That’s about 13 quid. @Selaws imagine being able to pick up a TP for 13 quid over here, lol.
As for Dexter, he’s cool. You ever seen the movie, ‘Round Midnight? That cat’s as cool as a cucumber in that.
 
Dexter Gordon’s style sometimes gets on my nerves, especially if he’s playing way behind the beat. I have been playing Our Man in Paris a lot lately though and that album is so good, as is Go. Clubhouse is good but not his best in my opinion. Sinatra’s I’m a Fool to Want You is lovely on this album.
Clubhouse is alright but I do really enjoy the flow of Doin' Alright. But $18 is ridiculous ! :)
 
$18 is a wow price. That’s about 13 quid. @Selaws imagine being able to pick up a TP for 13 quid over here, lol.
As for Dexter, he’s cool. You ever seen the movie, ‘Round Midnight? That cat’s as cool as a cucumber in that.
We can but dream.........while forking over £25 minimum per Tone Poet
 
Yeah that’s a good movie, I haven’t seen it since the 80’s when it came out, I saw it at the cinema, must see if I can find it at the library, should have another look.Probably wouldn’t buy Clubhouse though 🤣
$18 is a wow price. That’s about 13 quid. @Selaws imagine being able to pick up a TP for 13 quid over here, lol.
As for Dexter, he’s cool. You ever seen the movie, ‘Round Midnight? That cat’s as cool as a cucumber in that.
 
Blue Note should repress anything involving Ike Quebec.
Loving him recently, absolutely.
Born To Be Blue has been getting a lot of love on the turntable recently.
100% agree. All of his Blue Notes should get reissued on BN80 and maybe one as a Tone Poet. Hopefully next year.
 
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