Bob Gordon (saxophonist)
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BornJune 11, 1928
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedAugust 28, 1955 (aged 27)
California
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Bob Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 11, 1928 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 1955 (aged 27) California |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1940s–1950s |
| Formerly of | Jack Montrose, Herbie Harper |
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.[1]
