Gene Roland, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gene Roland

American composer

Date of Birth: 15-Sep-1921

Place of Birth: Dallas, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 11-Aug-1982

Profession: composer, pianist, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Gene M.
Roland (September 15, 1921 in Dallas – August 11, 1982 in New York City) was an American jazz composer and musician.
He played many instruments during his career, but was most significant as an arranger/composer and for his association with Stan Kenton.
Roland was the only arranger to write for Kenton, in all four decades of the band's existence.