From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gil Rodin
Gil Rodin
Gil Rodin (December 9, 1906 – June 10, 1974) was an Later in his career, Rodin did work in radio and tele-
American jazz saxophonist, songwriter, and record pro- vision production, with Bill Cosby among others. He pro-
ducer. He was born in Russia. duced the soundtracks to the films American Graffiti and
Rodin studied saxophone, clarinet, flute, and trumpet The Sting.
as a youngster. He played in Chicago with Art Kahn in the
middle of the 1920s. He moved to California and played
with Harry Bastin before joining Ben Pollack in 1927, re-
References
maining in his band until 1934. Concomitantly Rodin did • Yanow, Scott. Gil Rodin at Allmusic
studio work and played with Red Nichols’s radio band. He Persondata
made his only recordings as a leader in 1930-31, amount- Name Rodin, Gil
ing to four tracks which included Jack Teagarden on vo-
cals, as well as Eddie Miller and Benny Goodman as side- Alternative names
men. Short description
After the dissolution of Pollack’s band in 1934, Rodin Date of birth December 9, 1906
played with some of the players in the group until Bob
Place of birth Russia
Crosby regrouped them into his own ensemble; Rodin re-
mained with Crosby through 1942, when he was drafted. Date of death June 10, 1974
While serving in the Army Rodin played in the Artillery Place of death
Band; after his dischage he played with Ray Bauduc
(1944-45) and then Crosby again.
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• 1974 deaths
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