A Letter to Dexter
This CD is a thank-you note from pianist George Cables to Dexter Gordon for sharing his stories, his talents, his music, and his Dexterness with us. The music is a combination of Dexter's compositions and songs that he liked to play - songs that make Cables think of Dexter. In Dexter's band was the legendary drummer Eddie Gladden and virtuoso bassist Rufus Reid, truly a magical combination. Unfortunately, Eddie has since passed away - but happily, drummer Victor Lewis, another Dexter Gordon alumnus, was able to join bassist Reid and Cables for this project.