This album brings together the power of a live Carnegie Hall performance and the polish of Columbia’s New York studios, capturing the tenor titan at the height of his late‑career renaissance. Joined by an all‑star lineup—including Johnny Griffin, Woody Shaw, Curtis Fuller, and the legendary Eddie Jefferson in his final recorded appearance—Gordon delivers a set that’s both fiery and elegant. Side one erupts with the two‑tenor duel of “Blues Up and Down” and the expansive swing of “Cake,” recorded live before a packed house in 1978. Side Two shifts into the studio for a trio of sharply focused performances, from the hard‑charging “Diggin’ In” to a luminous reading of “Ruby My Dear,” and a buoyant, modern take on “It’s Only a Paper Moon.”

Label: Colombia, JC 35978

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

Country: Canada

Released: 1979

Genre: Jazz

Tracklist

A1 Blues Up And Down 14:05

A2 Cake 12:00

B1 Diggin' In 4:52

B2 Ruby My Dear 8:41

B3 It's Only A Paper Moon 5:08

Vinyl is in excellent condition.

Please note cover has small punch hole top left corner, does not affect vinyl (pls see pics).