- Born
- 25 November 1915
New London - Died
- 5 January 1996
Los Angeles - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1935–
- Record labels
- Mercury Records
Biography
Gus Bivona was a jazz musician who played saxophone, clarinet and flute. Gus Bivona was born on 25 November 1915 in New London and died on 5 January 1996 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Mercury Records.
Gus Bivona (November 25, 1915 – January 5, 1996) was an American reed player — covering a range of clarinets, saxophones and flute — at the height of the big band era. Following World War II, he was a staff musician for the MGM Studio Orchestra, playing on countless soundtracks and sessions. He later became a well-known sidekick of pianist, composer, comedian, and television host Steve Allen. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Bivona began leading his own band, releasing albums under his own name for labels such as Mercury and Warner Bros.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Gus Bivona play?
Gus Bivona is known for playing saxophone, clarinet and flute.
When and where was Gus Bivona born?
Gus Bivona was born 25 November 1915 in New London.
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