Dexter Gordon's last performance in Copenhagen came at Jazzhus Montmartre on February 2, 1983. Twenty-five days later, he celebrated his 60th birthday at New York's Village Vanguard. That night, he gave up the road and decided to settle down with his manager, Maxine Gordon, seeking a "normal life." This was followed by his starring role in Bertrand Tave…
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