THE
DEXTER GORDON®
CENTENNIAL PROJECT

DEX101

The Dexter Gordon® Centennial Project is the official program established to celebrate the 101st birth-year and anniversary of the life and legacy of late tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and Academy Award nominated actor Dexter Gordon® (Feb 27, 1923- Apr 25, 1990).

The centennial project is a division of The Dexter Gordon® Society, which exists to preserve Dexter Gordon®’s legacy through archival preservation, publication and digitization of historic works, educational projects, workshops, and cultural events.

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101 years of excellence

Established in honour of Dexter Gordon's 101st birthday (Feb 27, 2023), the centennial project was created by The Dexter Gordon® Society, Inc. a 501c3 nonprofit entity that exists to preserve Gordon's extensive historical archive and iconic musical, intellectual, and cultural legacy.

DEXTER GORDON®

The name DEXTER GORDON® is a federally registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. As such, any interest in using the name DEXTER GORDON® in association with the the American saxophonist, composer, and Academy Award-nominated actor widely known by the same name, for promotional purposes or in any form of commercial activity, should be authorized by way of request for direct license, agreement, or waiver thereof.

Usages include film, print, video, audio, digital, online or any format in which the name DEXTER GORDON® is being prominently used in association with or to promote a commercial entity, brand, service or product.

To request permission to use the name DEXTER GORDON® for explicit business or promotional purposes, please send your inquiry to licensing@dextergordon.com.

HOST A DEX101 EVENT

The year ahead will see a host of live and virtual events taking place around the world in memory of Dexter and his legacy. If you'd like to host an event, please contact us with your project details. We'd love to hear from you.

PITCH A DEX101 PROJECT

Have a project idea? Send us your proposal or presentation below. We’d love to hear your ideas on how you’d like to celebrate DEX101 and the iconic legacy of Dexter Gordon. We welcome new projects in the arts, media, and education.