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Gordon Brisker

ts, 1937-2004 US, Cincinnati
Musician of Jazz

Gordon Brisker (November 6, 1937, Cincinnati, Ohio – September 10, 2004) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.Brisker began on piano as a child, and studied reed instruments at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. He played with Ralph Marterie before enrolling in the Berklee College of Music. Following this he worked with Al Belletto, Bill Berry, and Woody Herman (1960–63), then moved to New York City, where he played with Louie Bellson and Gerry Mulligan. After a short time back in Cincinnati, Brisker then moved to Los Angeles, where he worked extensively as a studio musician. From 1983 to 1985, Brisker taught at Berklee, and during this time also arranged for Herb Pomeroy; after 1985 he returned to Los Angeles. He recorded extensively with Anita O'Day and Bobby Shew among others, and

     
Instruments
  • Tenor sax
  • Flute
  • Bariton sax
  • Clarinet
  • Saxophone
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Pop
  • Soundtrack
Popular Tracks   
Coffee House Cooler on Madison Avenue Swing: A New York Jazz Lounge Experience by Various Artists
Mexican Hayride: I Love You: I Love You on Wynters, Gail: My Shining Hour by Gail Wynters
St. Louis Woman: Come Rain Come Shine on Wynters, Gail: My Shining Hour by Gail Wynters
Since I Fell For You on Wynters, Gail: My Shining Hour by Gail Wynters
Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gave To Me on Wynters, Gail: My Shining Hour by Gail Wynters
I'm Glad There Is You on Wynters, Gail: My Shining Hour by Gail Wynters
We'll Be Together Again on Wynters, Gail: My Shining Hour by Gail Wynters
The Very Thought of You on Wynters, Gail: My Shining Hour by Gail Wynters
Coffee House Cooler on Madison Avenue Swing: A New York Jazz Lounge Experience by Various Artists
Seven Lively Arts: Every Time We Say Goodbye on Wynters, Gail: My Shining Hour by Gail Wynters

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
CornerstoneGordon Brisker Featuring Tom Harrell1984Album
Collective ConsciousnessGordon Brisker1981Album
Spondance By Jim DohertyJim Doherty, Louis Stewart, Bobby Shew, Bob Sheppard, Gordon Brisker, Randy Aldcroft, Tom Warrington, Billy MintzAlbum
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