Bob Gordon

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Bob Gordon (* as Robert Gordon on 11. June 1928 in St. Louis , Missouri ; † 28. August 1955 in California ) was an American jazz - baritone saxophonist and bass clarinetist of modern jazz .

Live and act

Bob Gordon studied at Westlake College in Los Angeles in 1948/49 and initially played alongside Shorty Sherock , Lee Williams and Jimmy Palmer from 1946 . From 1948 to 1951 he worked with Alvino Rey , in 1952 with Billy May , 1952/53 with Horace Heidt and 1954 with George Redman . He was also involved in recording sessions with Red Norvo and Stan Kenton during this time . He has also recorded with Chet Baker , Tal Farlow , Maynard Ferguson , Herbie Harper , Bill Holman , Howard Rumseys Lighthouse All Stars , Shelly Manne , Jack Montrose , Lennie Niehaus , Pete Rugolo and under his own name.

The recordings with Clifford Brown are among his best. Like Eddie Costa and Scott LaFaro , he died at the beginning of a hopeful career as a result of a car accident.

Discography

As a leader

As a sideman

  • Chet Baker: Ensemble And Sextet (Fresh Sound, 1953–56), Young Chet (Pacific Jazz, 1953–56)
  • Clifford Brown: The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Sessions (Blue Note, 1953–1954)
  • Tal Farlow: Verve Jazz Masters 41 (Verve, 1955-58)
  • Lennie Niehaus: Zounds (OJC, 1954-56)
  • Red Norvo: The "X" Sessions (RCA / Fresh Sound, 1954)
  • Pete Rugolo: Introducing ... , Adventures In Rhythm , (CBS / Fresh Sound, 1954)
  • Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All Stars: In The Solo Spotlight (OJC, 1954-57)
  • Shorty Rogers: Courts The Count (RCA, 1954)

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personal data
SURNAME Gordon, Bob
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Gordon, Robert (maiden name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American jazz saxophonist
DATE OF BIRTH June 11, 1928
PLACE OF BIRTH St. Louis , Missouri
DATE OF DEATH August 28, 1955
Place of death California