Gordon Jenkins

Gordon Hill Jenkins (May 12, 1910 – May 1, 1984) was an American arranger, composer, and pianist who was influential in popular music in the 1940s and 1950s. Jenkins worked with The Andrews Sisters, Johnny Cash, The Weavers, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Harry Nilsson, Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald.

Gordon Jenkins
Birth nameGordon Hill Jenkins
Born(1910-05-12)May 12, 1910
Webster Groves, Missouri, U.S.
DiedMay 1, 1984(1984-05-01) (aged 73)
Malibu, California, U.S.
GenresPopular music
Occupation(s)Composer, arranger, conductor, musician
Instrument(s)Piano
Years active1930s–1980s
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