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Pianists · 1910–1984

Gordon Jenkins

American arranger, composer, and pianist who was influential in popular music in the 1940s and 1950s

Born
12 May 1910
Webster Groves
Died
24 April 1984
Los Angeles
Country
United States
Record labels
Capitol Records, Decca
Discography
3 albums

Biography

Gordon Jenkins was a jazz musician who played piano. Gordon Jenkins was born on 12 May 1910 in Webster Groves and died on 24 April 1984 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under popular music. Record labels: Capitol Records and Decca. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Blue Prelude” (1967) to “The Complete Manhattan Tower” (2007). Honours include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals.

Gordon Hill Jenkins (May 12, 1910 – May 1, 1984) was an American arranger, composer, and pianist who was influential in popular music in the 1940s and 1950s. Jenkins worked with The Andrews Sisters, Johnny Cash, The Weavers, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Harry Nilsson, Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Blue Prelude 1967
The Magic World of Gordon Jenkins / In a Tender Mood 2001
The Complete Manhattan Tower 2007

Also plays on

Albums where Gordon Jenkins is credited as a sideman

1956 Frank Sinatra Conducts Tone Poems of Color — Frank Sinatra arranger
1957 A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra — Frank Sinatra arranger, conductor
1957 Where Are You? — Frank Sinatra with Gordon Jenkins and His Orchestra arranger, conductor
1957 Love Is the Thing — The Voice of Nat “King” Cole with The Orchestra of Gordon Jenkins arranger, conductor
1959 No One Cares — Frank Sinatra, orchestra conducted by Gordon Jenkins arranger, conductor
1962 All Alone — Frank Sinatra arranger, conductor
1965 September of My Years — Frank Sinatra arranger, conductor
1966 That’s Life — Frank Sinatra conductor
1967 The World We Knew — Frank Sinatra arranger, conductor
1973 Ol’ Blue Eyes Is Back — Frank Sinatra arranger, conductor
1974 Some Nice Things I’ve Missed — Frank Sinatra arranger
1980 Trilogy: Past Present Future — Frank Sinatra arranger, conductor

Standards written by Gordon Jenkins

TitleKeyFormGroove
Goodbye C major AAB · 32 Ballad
P.S. I Love You E♭ major AABA · 32 Ballad
This Is All I Ask F major ABAC · 32 Ballad

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Gordon Jenkins play?

Gordon Jenkins is known for playing piano.

When and where was Gordon Jenkins born?

Gordon Jenkins was born 12 May 1910 in Webster Groves.

What are Gordon Jenkins's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Blue Prelude (1967), The Magic World of Gordon Jenkins / In a Tender Mood (2001) and The Complete Manhattan Tower (2007).

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