Dexter Gordon & Sahib Shihab – Live at Jazzhus Montmartre 1962

 


From Bret "Jazz Video Guy" Primack.

A rare historic performance from the heart of Copenhagen’s legendary Jazzhus Montmartre. Originally aired in 1963 on the German TV program An Ort und Stelle – Jazz in Kopenhagen, this electrifying set features the towering tenor sax of Dexter Gordon alongside the innovative bari and flute stylings of Lars Gullin and Sahib Shihab. Captured by Radio Bremen and coordinated by Klaus Lorenzen, this footage is a vital document of Europe’s golden jazz era—intimate, soulful, and swinging hard. 🎷 Personnel: • Dexter Gordon – tenor saxophone • Lars Gullin – baritone saxophone • Sahib Shihab – flute, alto saxophone • Harold Goldberg – piano • Benny Nielsen – bass • Alex Riel – drums 📍 Venue: Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen 📺 Broadcast: Radio Bremen (Germany), aired 1963 🔔 Subscribe for more rare jazz films and archival performances.

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