Background
Gordon, Claude Eugene was born on April 5, 1916 in Helena, Montana, United States. Son of James Austin and Nellie G. (Elge) Gordon.
Gordon, Claude Eugene was born on April 5, 1916 in Helena, Montana, United States. Son of James Austin and Nellie G. (Elge) Gordon.
Doctor of Music and Letters (honorary), La Sierra University, 1992.
Trumpeter, NBC, Columbia Broadcasting System, Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, 1937-1969;
1st trumpet, big bands, stage shows, hotels, Los Angeles, 1937-1944;
1st trumpet, Columbia Broadcasting System, Hollywood, 1944-1956;
orchestra leader, Los Angeles and nationwide, 1950-1969;
conductor, television music, stage shows for stars, Los Angeles, Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, 1960-1969. Lecturer, instructor clinics Michigan U., Northern Illinois U., Florida State University, North Texas State University, others, 1970-1987. Instructor Glaude Gordon International Brass Workshop, La Sierra U., Riverside, California.
Recorded for all major labels.
Married Genevieve Alice Pentecost, April 19, 1936 (deceased 1988). Children: Gary Anthony, Steven Robert. Married Patricia J. Kasarda, September 22, 1990.