- Born
- 11 June 1928
St. Louis - Died
- 28 August 1955
San Diego County - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1940–
Biography
Bob Gordon was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Bob Gordon was born on 11 June 1928 in St. Louis and died on 28 August 1955 in San Diego County. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Bob Gordon (June 11, 1928 – August 28, 1955) was an American cool jazz baritone saxophonist born in St. Louis, Missouri, best known as a sideman for musicians like Stan Kenton, Shelly Manne, Chet Baker, Clifford Brown, Maynard Ferguson, Herbie Harper, and Jack Montrose. He released one album as a bandleader. Gordon died in a car accident on his way to playing at a Pete Rugolo concert in San Diego.
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Historic 78 rpm records
- It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) The Shelly Manne Septet · Conte Candoli · Shorty Rodgers · Jimmy… · 1952 archive.org ↗
- Deep People The Shelly Manne Septet · Conte Candoli · Shorty Rodgers · Jimmy… · 1952 archive.org ↗
- SLIGHTLY BRIGHTLY THE SHELLY MANNE SEPTET · Conte Candoli · Shorty Rogers · Jimmy… · 1952 archive.org ↗
- THE PRINCESS OF EVIL THE SHELLY MANNE SEPTET · Conte Candoli · Shorty Rogers · Jimmy… · 1952 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Bob Gordon play?
Bob Gordon is known for playing saxophone.
When and where was Bob Gordon born?
Bob Gordon was born 11 June 1928 in St. Louis.
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