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American saxophonist, jazz musician, songwriter
Lee Gordon
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American saxophonist, jazz musician, songwriter
A.K.A.
Lavern Elton Gordon
Lee "Stubby" Gordon
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Male
Place of birth
Warren, Warren County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Place of death
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Age
44 years
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Biography
Lee "Stubby" Gordon (born Lavern Elton Gordon; May 12, 1902 – October 3, 1946) was an American musician and bandleader who conducted the Rhythm Masters orchestra and wrote the music for songs such as "Tell Me Dreamy Eyes", "Worryin' Blues", and "Rippin' It Off."
Career
One of the most renowned saxophonists, he joined Phil Spitalny's orchestra and was soon promoted to director. He later became music director of WTAM and conductor of the NBC Orchestra. Gordon was the first to broadcast Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.'s song, "The Rest of My Life With You".
Personal life
Lavern Elton Gordon was born in Warren, Pennsylvania, on May 12, 1902, and died in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 3, 1946, aged 44. He was interred in the family plot in Oakland Cemetery, Warren.
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Notable American Jazz musicians
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1900 to 1929
Notable American Bandmasters
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1900 to 1929
Notable American Musicians
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1900 to 1929
Notable American Conductors
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1900 to 1929
Notable American Saxophonists
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1900 to 1929
Notable American Composers
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1900 to 1929
Notable American Songwriters
Gender:Male, Born in:Years 1900 to 1929
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