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These players in the recording are all three playing the same instrument and I can clearly hear the "Sound" difference between Dexter Gordan and Sonny Rollins can't you? Bebop language is basically the same but yet they "Sound" different. At some point they developed their own sound. Our most natural sound can be uniquely our own. Guys used to get criticized for copying to much of other players sounds. Parker told Lee Konitz "At least you're playing your own sh*t".
If you can, use the Time Line to indicate when Sonny Rollins is playing vs Dexter Gordan. Include Booker Irving if you like. Or at least mark when a different musician is playing. For some it might sound like one continuous Tenor solo but most Sax players should hear the difference. Go for it!
Booker Ervin - Sonny Rollins - Dexter Gordon Berlin 1965
If you can, use the Time Line to indicate when Sonny Rollins is playing vs Dexter Gordan. Include Booker Irving if you like. Or at least mark when a different musician is playing. For some it might sound like one continuous Tenor solo but most Sax players should hear the difference. Go for it!
Booker Ervin - Sonny Rollins - Dexter Gordon Berlin 1965