Dexter Gordon Net Worth

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He was a Grammy Award nominee and won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. He earned his net worth from his career as a jazz musician, composer, and actor. Dexter Gordon was an influential jazz saxophonist who had a net worth of $2 million. Born in Los Angeles in 1923, he played with Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillepsie, and was a Grammy Award nominee and winner of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. His wealth was earned from his career as a jazz musician, composer, and actor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	February 27, 1923
Birth Place	Los Angeles, CA
Age	101 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign	Pisces

💰 Net worth: $2 Million (2024)

About

Influential jazz saxophonist who played with Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillepsie, influencing a generation of jazz musicians.

Before Fame

He picked up the clarinet at age thirteen and, soon after, he began performing with other talented young musicians, including Charles Mingus and Buddy Collette.

Trivia

After touring with the Sarah Vaughan.

Family Life

He grew up in Los Angeles where his father was a doctor who tended to Lionel Hampton, among others.

Associated With

John Coltrane was inspired by the Gordon's bebop sound.

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