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. His friend and fellow saxophonist Jack Montrose wrote:
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