Hanky Panky – Dexter Gordon
This playful romp contrasts a bouncing melodic line with a marching bass line. Lead sheets and second parts available.
- Recording: Dexter Gordon - Clubhouse
- Recorded on: May 27, 1965
- Label: Blue Note (LT 989)
- Concert Key: B-flat minor
- Style: Swing (medium)
- Trumpet - Freddie Hubbard
- Tenor Sax - Dexter Gordon
- Piano - Barry Harris
- Bass - Bob Cranshaw
- Drums - Billy Higgins
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Dexter Gordon captures the mischievous, playful spirit of Hanky Panky through a highly syncopated melody that contrasts with the steady Blues March bass line below it. The bouncing rhythm is reminiscent of children skipping, but the bluesy, minor melody adds a sultry sophistication. The result? An irresistibly fun composition!
This is an AABA form composition. Our audio excerpt starts with the second A so you get to hear part of the bridge.
For another twist on this great piece, check out Tina May's lyric version, No More Hanky-Panky.
This is an AABA form composition. Our audio excerpt starts with the second A so you get to hear part of the bridge.
For another twist on this great piece, check out Tina May's lyric version, No More Hanky-Panky.
This May 27, 1965, session marked Dexter Gordon's return to the US after living abroad for many years in Europe. During the next two days, Dexter recorded the material for his album "Gettin' Around," but "Clubhouse" wasn't released until 1979 by Blue Note. It's regarded by jazz critics as a solid hard-bop album, so it's hard to believe it didn't make it out to the public for thirteen years after its recording.
Also check out Clubhouse and Jodi from this album.
Also check out Clubhouse and Jodi from this album.
