"American musician" . "Gordon, Bob"@en . . "1928Z"^^ . "non_vocal_instrumentalist" . . "1955Z"^^ . . "Bob Gordon"@en . . "Bob Gordon (11 June 1928\u201328 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:"@en . . . . "1928-06-11Z"^^ . "1955-08-28Z"^^ . . . "1950Z"^^ . . "1940Z"^^ . .