Bob Gordon | |
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Born | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | June 11, 1928
Died | August 28, 1955 California | (aged 27)
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, 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]