A lot of times I go back to record and to make a tour, but I'm very happy to do it, because it gives me an opportunity to dig and hear what's going on.

Gordon's father Dr. From 1965-1973 he switched from Blue Note to Prestige Records but stayed very much on the hard-bop idiom Gordon was making classic bop albums like 1972's Tangerine with Thad Jones Freddie Hubbard and Hank Jones. The last two were recorded in August 1962 just before Gordon left for his extended stay in Europe with a rhythm section that featured Blue Note regulars Sonny Clark Butch Warren and Billy Higgins.

His saxophone was fitted with an Otto Link metal mouthpiece which can be seen in various photos. His studio and live performance career spanned over 40 years. He then switched over to a Selmer Mark VI.