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Sanford Gold (June 9, 1911 – May 29, 1984) was an American

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pianist born in

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. Gold played locally in Cleveland and led regional bands before moving to

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in the 1930s. There he collaborated with Babe Russin and

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in 1935, and formed a trio with

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in 1941. In 1942 he worked as a studio musician for

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before serving in

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from 1942 to 1946. After being discharged from the military, he worked with

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and others before he went to work for CBS rival

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, from 1949-1954. An album was recorded under his name on the

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label in 1955, entitled ''Piano d'Or''. Gold was also a sideman with

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and Sally Blair. Gold was one of the premier jazz piano teachers of his time. His self-published book, ''A Modern Approach to Keyboard Harmony and Piano Techniques,'' distills the complexities of jazz and classical harmony down to a simple yet far-reaching system of piano and harmonic exercises, and has become an underground classic for serious students of the instrument.

Discography

* Don Byas: ''Don Byas 1946'' (Classics) *

and His Charlie Tavern's Ensemble: ''East Coast-West Coast Scene'' (RCA Victor, 1954) *Al Cohn: ''

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'' (RCA Victor, 1955) * Vic Dickenson: ''Breaks, Blues & Boogie'' (Topaz, 1941–46) * Stan Getz: ''

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'' (Blue Note, 1950–54

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'' (Decca, 1952-53

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* Johnny Smith: ''Moonlight in Vermont'' (Fresh Sound, 1952–53), * Johnny Smith - Stan Getz Quintet: Stan Getz - ''The Complete 1948-1952 Quintet Sessions (Blue Moon) * Sally Blair: ''Squeeze Me'' (Fresh Sound, 1957) * Buddy Greco .''I Like It Swinging'' (Epic, 1962)

References

* Sanford Goldat

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Sanford Gold's obituary
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