Gordon Jenkins date of birth:

May 12, 1910

How old was Gordon Jenkins when died?

73

When did Gordon Jenkins die?

May 1, 1984

What is Gordon Jenkins's occupation?

Composer, arranger, conductor, musician

What genre is Gordon Jenkins's work?

Popular music

What instruments does Gordon Jenkins play?

Piano

Short Biography

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