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Bob Gordon
American musician
| Bio | 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, Clifford Brown, 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.2 |
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| Born | 1928 Jun 111 |
| Died | 1955 Aug 281 |
| Occupation | clarinetist, jazz musician, musician, saxophonist1 |
| Cause of death | traffic collision1, accidental death2 |
| Status | Confirmed: Bob Gordon is a 27 Club member |