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Jazz saxophonist, Academy Award-nominated actor Dexter Gordon born

February 27, 1923

Dexter GordonJazz saxophonist, Academy Award-nominated actor Dexter Gordon born in Los Angeles, California. He is considered one of the first bebop tenor players. Gordon received a nomination for Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1986 film Round Midnight.

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