Gus Bivona

Saxophonist

Birthday November 25, 1915

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Connecticut

DEATH DATE Jan 5, 1996 (80)

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About

A staff musician for the MGM Studio Orchestra who was the leader of his own band, which recorded with Warner Bros and Mercury.

Before Fame

He began playing saxophone when he was sixteen years old and performed with a variety of bands, like the Jimmy Monaco Orchestra.

Trivia

He had a residency for many years at the New York club, the Roundtable.

Family Life

He was married to Ruth Robin, a singer.

Associated With

Bivona collaborated with Steve Allen for many years.