Biting the Apple

Biting the Apple is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon recorded in 1976 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.^[1][2] The album was released in the U.S. in collaboration with Inner City Records. The album's title refers to Gordon's return to New York City for a 1976 performance after living abroad for many years.^[3][4]

Biting the Apple
Studio album by Dexter Gordon Quartet
Released	1977
Recorded	November 9, 1976
Studio	CI Recording Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	56:15 CD with bonus tracks
Label	SteepleChase SCS 1080
Producer	Nils Winther
Dexter Gordon chronology
Silver Blue (1976) Biting the Apple (1977) Homecoming (1976)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[6]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow said "It is highly recommended, as are all of Dexter Gordon's SteepleChase recordings from this period".^[5]

Track listing

1. "Apple Jump" (Dexter Gordon) – 11:28
2. "I'll Remember April" (Gene de Paul, Patricia Johnston, Don Raye) – 7:30
3. "Georgia on My Mind" (Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell) – 9:58 Bonus track on CD reissue
4. "Blue Bossa" (Kenny Dorham) – 8:49 Bonus track on CD reissue
5. "Skylark" (Carmichael, Johnny Mercer) – 8:36
6. "A La Modal" (Gordon) – 10:05

Personnel

• Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone
• Barry Harris – piano
• Sam Jones – bass
• Al Foster – drums