Dexter Gordon's set at the 1970 Montreux Jazz Festival is typically exciting with long tenor solos, fine backup (from pianist
Junior Mance, bassist
Martin Rivera and drummer
Oliver Jackson) and a well-rounded repertoire:
Gordon's "Fried Bananas," "Sophisticated Lady,"
Thelonious Monk's "Rhythm-A-Ning," an explorative "Body and Soul," "Blue Monk" and "The Panther." This excellent CD serves as a fine all-around introduction to the music of the great tenor-saxophonist. ~ Scott Yanow