BOB GORDON (SAXOPHONE)

Bob Gordon (11 June 1928–28 August 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, 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. from wikipedia