Lullaby for a Monster

Lullaby for a Monster is an album led by saxophonist Dexter Gordon, recorded in 1976 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label in 1981.

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow said that "this Dexter Gordon album features him in a surprisingly sparse setting. ...he is up to the challenge and his lengthy solos never lose one's interest".

Track listing

1. "Nursery Blues" (Dexter Gordon) - 6:02
2. "Lullaby for a Monster" (Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen) - 6:32
3. "On Green Dolphin Street" (Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington) - 6:39
4. "Good Bait" (Tadd Dameron) - 8:29 <small>Bonus track on CD reissue</small>
5. "Born to Be Blue" (Mel Tormé, Robert Wells) - 8:14
6. "Tanya" (Donald Byrd) - 10:24

Personnel

• Dexter Gordon - tenor saxophone
• Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen - bass
• Alex Riel - drums

References