Bob Gordon

Baritone saxophone, Musical Artist

1928 – 1955

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Who was Bob Gordon?

Bob Gordon 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.

Bob Gordon died in a car accident on his way to playing at a Pete Rugolo concert in San Diego. His friend and fellow saxophonist Jack Montrose wrote:

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Born
Jun 11, 1928
St. Louis
Nationality
  • United States of America
Lived in
  • St. Louis
Died
Aug 28, 1955
California

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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