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Gordon Goodwin was credited as a composer, pianist and jazz musician. Born on December 30, 1954, Gordon Goodwin was from Wichita, Kansas, United States. Death is recorded on December 8, 2025, at the age of 70. Schooling on record includes Bonita High School and California State University, Northridge. Awards on record include Grammy Awards.
My Take
Gordon Goodwin is, to my ears, one of the great keepers of the big-band flame. As a pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger and conductor leading his Big Phat Band, he proved that a large ensemble can still hit hard in the modern era. Four Grammys, three Daytime Emmys and twenty-five nominations are not flukes; they reflect a writer who fuses precision with genuine playfulness. I love arrangements that are dense yet swing, and his do exactly that. He passed in late 2025, but those charts will keep getting pulled out and played, which is the best tribute a composer can earn.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gordon Goodwin
- Name (Japanese)
- ゴードン・グッドウィン
- Reading
- ごーどん・ぐっどうぃん
- Born
- December 30, 1954 – December 8, 2025
- Origin
- Wichita, Kansas, United States
- Occupation
- composer / pianist / jazz musician / conductor / saxophonist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- Bonita High School
- University
- California State University, Northridge
Awards & achievements
- Grammy Awards
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Life in the Bubble |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.gordongoodwin.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon%20Goodwin
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1538017
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gordon Goodwin born?
Gordon Goodwin was born on December 30, 1954.
When did Gordon Goodwin die?
Gordon Goodwin died on December 8, 2025, aged 70.
Where was Gordon Goodwin from?
Gordon Goodwin was from Wichita, Kansas, United States.
What did Gordon Goodwin do?
Gordon Goodwin worked as composer, pianist, jazz musician, conductor, saxophonist.
Where did Gordon Goodwin study?
Gordon Goodwin attended California State University, Northridge.
What was Gordon Goodwin known for?
Gordon Goodwin's notable works include Life in the Bubble.
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