Cheese Cake (subtitled Dexter In Radioland Vol. 2) is a live album by American saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded at the Jazzhus Montmartre in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1964 by Danmarks Radio and released on the SteepleChase label in 1979.Dexter Gordon catalog accessed March 7, 2017SteepleChase Records discography, accessed March 7, 2017Jazzlists: Steeplechase Records 6000 series discography, accessed March 7, 2017
Critical reception
AllMusic critic Scott Yanow stated "This particular LP features the great tenor with a rhythm section Europe's best ... Gordon takes long solos that never seem to run out of ideas, making this set a valuable addition to his lengthy discography".
DownBeat assigned the album 4.5 stars. Reviewer Arthur Moorhead wrote, ""In contrast to his usual reserved studio approach, Dexter plays with a searing intensity, most notably on the title track—an intensity missing in many of his current recordings".
Track listing All compositions by Dexter Gordon except where noted.
Introduction by Dexter Gordon – 2:20 "Cheese Cake" – 14:00 "Manhã de Carnaval" (Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Maria) – 9:30 "Second Balcony Jump" (Billy Eckstine, Gerald Valentine) – 13:30
Personnel Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone Tete Montoliu – piano Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen – bass Alex Riel – drums
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