Bio

Bob Gordan, who was born in 1928 in St. Louis Missouri was a well know barritone sax player. Althought Gordon only released one record as a bandleader, he is well known for his sideman work with jazz greats such as Chet Baker, Stan Kenton, Shelly Manne, Maynard Ferguson, Herbie Harper, and Jack Montrose. Gordon specialized in style of jazz known as West Coast Cool. Unfortunately, Gordon passed away in a car crash on his way to a gig.