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]
Bob Gordon | |
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| Born | June 11, 1928 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 1955 (aged 27) California |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1940s–1950s |
Career edit
His friend saxophonist Jack Montrose wrote, "The union of Bob Gordon and the baritone saxophone must have been decreed in Heaven, for never have I viewed such rapport between the natural tendencies of a musical instrument and the mind of the man using it. I cannot imagine Bob Gordon using any other instrument".[2]
Discography edit
As leader/co-leader edit
- 1953: Moods in Jazz, with Herbie Harper (Tampa)
- 1954: Herbie Harper featuring Bud Shank and Bob Gordon (Liberty)
- 1954: Meet Mr. Gordon (Pacific Jazz)
- 1955: Jack Montrose with Bob Gordon (Atlantic)
- 1955: Introducing Bob Gordon (EmArcy)
- 2004: Bob Gordon Memorial (Fresh Sound)
As sideman edit
With Chet Baker
- Grey December (Pacific Jazz, 1953)
- The Trumpet Artistry of Chet Baker (Pacific Jazz, 1953)
With Pete Rugolo
- Introducing Pete Rugolo (Columbia, 1954)
- Adventures in Rhythm (Columbia, 1954)
- Rugolomania (Columbia, 1955)
- New Sounds by Pete Rugolo (Harmony, 1954–55, [1957])
With Jack Montrose
- Arranged by Montrose (Pacific Jazz, 1954)
- Arranged/Played/Composed by Jack Montrose (Atlantic, 1955)
- Jack Montrose Sextet (Pacific Jazz, 1955)
With Maynard Ferguson
- Dimensions (EmArcy, 1955)
- Maynard Ferguson Octet (EmArcy, 1955)
With Spud Murphy
With Dave Pell
- Jazz & Romantic Places (Atlantic, 1955)
With Shorty Rogers
References edit
- ^ Yanow, Scott. "Bob Gordon | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ Montrose, Jack. "Bob Gordon | JazzBariSax.com". jazzbarisax.com. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
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