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Bob Cooper

real name Robert William Cooper

Bob Cooper is credited on 1,536 releases across 391 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1950–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,536

Credits

391

Albums

8

Decades active

219

In collections

Biography

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American jazz saxophonist, oboist, arranger, composer and band leader
Born 6 December 1925 in Pittsburgh, USA, died 5 August 1993 in Hollywood, USA
He was one of the first to play jazz solos on oboe. Known for his work with Stan Kenton, he performed as a sideman for many others. Married to singer June Christy (1946 - June 21, 1990, her death).

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Credited work

1,536 releases · 391 albums · active 1950–2026

  • Performance · 2,557
  • Other credits · 249
  • Production · 2
  • Mastering · 1

Studios: The Lighthouse, Hermosa Beach · Capitol Studios · Radio Recorders · Sage & Sound

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