Songs Written by Gene RolandTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Gene Roland (September 15, 1921 – August 11, 1982) was an American jazz musician, composer, and arranger who contributed richly to American jazz, especially through his work with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Born in Dallas, Texas, he played multiple instruments, including the trumpet, trombone, and saxophone, and collaborated with musicians including Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie. Roland was pivotal in defining the unique 'Four Brothers' sound that influenced big band jazz. Throughout his career, he contributed groundbreaking arrangements and compositions... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Gene Roland first charted in 1945 with Tampico.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.