Gil Rodin

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Gil Rodin (December 9, 1906 – June 10, 1974) was an American jazz saxophonist, songwriter, and record producer. He was born in Russia.

Rodin studied saxophone, clarinet, flute, and trumpet 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, remaining in his band until 1934. Concomitantly Rodin did studio work and played with Red Nichols's radio band. He made his only recordings as a leader in 1930-31, amounting to four tracks which included Jack Teagarden on vocals, as well as Eddie Miller and Benny Goodman as sidemen.

After the dissolution of Pollack's band in 1934, Rodin played with some of the players in the group until Bob Crosby regrouped them into his own ensemble; Rodin remained with Crosby through 1942, when he was drafted. While serving in the Army Rodin played in the Artillery Band; after his dischage he played with Ray Bauduc (1944–45) and then Crosby again.

Later in his career, Rodin did work in radio and television production, with Bill Cosby among others. He produced the soundtracks to the films American Graffiti and The Sting.

References

Yanow, Scott. Gil Rodin at Allmusic

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Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 86669546 LCCN: no2002112063 ISNI: 0000 0001 1476 8545 BNF: cb13944218j

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Name	Rodin, Gil
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Short description	American musician
Date of birth	December 9, 1906
Place of birth	Russia
Date of death	June 10, 1974
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