PARTNERS IN JAZZ: A Night of Dex & Slide Played by Blackham/Rozakeas

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PLS NOTE: DOORS OPEN AT 9PM FOR A 9.30PM SHOWTIME (SHOW DURATION IS 9.30PM-11.30PM) The ‘Sophisticated Giant’ Dexter Gordon and his partner in jazz, Slide Hampton, are arriving at the Paris Cat for a night of enthralling music you won’t want to miss! Considered a legendary artist in the jazz canon, tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon was renowned for his colossal tone and indomitable sense of melodic poise. His timeless sound solidified Dex’s cornerstone position in the jazz world, enjoyed by seasoned critics, casual enthusiasts, and everyone in between. Trombonist Slide Hampton, Dex’s long-time collaborator, was an eminent musician in his own right. Forging a path to excellence with his impressive instrumental and arranging skills, the meeting of these two jazz pioneers was inevitable. The duo’s long-standing collaboration produced some of the finest music under the jazz umbrella, in both the United States and around Europe: Link to these tunes are below 👇 Fried Bananas (Dexter Gordon) My Blues (Slide Hampton) Laura (David Raksin, arr. Slide Hampton) Join saxophonist Elly Blackham and t