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Biography
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Gray Gordon And His Tic-Toc Rhythm
Effective period / Period of releases: 1938 - 1941
Members: Cliff Grass, Gray Gordon, Betty Bradley, Chet Roble, Bobby Blair, Frank Adams (3), Carl Carelli
Big band ensemble.Gordon called his band the Tic Toc Rhythm, based on the distinct clock-like rhythmic figure played on temple blocks by his percussionist Frank Adams.
At various times members included: bandleader and saxophonist Gray Gordon, trombonist Bobby Blair; lead alto saxophonist and vocalist Cliff Grass; pianist Chet Roble; and vocalist Betty Bradley.