Bob Gordon (saxophonist)
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| Bob Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 11, 1928 |
| Origin |  St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Died | August 28, 1955 (aged 27) |
| Genres | Jazz Cool jazz |
| Occupations | Saxophonist |
| Instruments | Baritone saxophone |
| Years active | 1940s–1950s |
| Associated acts | Jack Montrose, Herbie Harper |
Bob Gordon (11 June 1928–28 August 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, trombonist Herbie Harper and tenor saxophonist Jack Montrose, among others.[1]
[edit] Selected recordings
- Moods in Jazz (1953) - with Herbie Harper
- Jack Montrose with Bob Gordon (1955)
There is also a collection of the complete recordings of his quintet and sextet with Harper and Jack Montrose (1954–55)
[edit] References
- ^ Yanow, Scott. "Bob Gordon Biography". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p6600. Retrieved 2007-06-24.
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