About Steve White
Lived 1925 – 2005 (aged 80). Steve White was an American jazz musician and saxophonist.
Steve White (born Stephen Gaylord Goorabian, sometimes spelled "Gailord"; November 20, 1925 – December 21, 2005) was an American jazz saxophonist based in Los Angeles who recorded in the 1950s for Nocturne, Pacific Jazz, and Atlantic. He primarily played tenor saxophone, but he also played baritone and clarinet. Steve White was friends with jazz musicians Harry Babasin and Bob Enevoldsen. White's father was a saxophonist and member of the Jimmy Dorsey Band. His father was the first to use the pseudonym "White."
Discography Jazz in Hollywood (Nocturne, 1954) Jazz Mad: The Unpredictable Steve White (Liberty)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Steve White?
American musician (1925-2005)
When was Steve White born?
Steve White was born on 20 November 1925 in Fresno.
When did Steve White die?
Steve White died on 21 December 2005 in Burbank, California.
What was Steve White's occupation?
Steve White was a jazz musician and saxophonist.
What nationality was Steve White?
Steve White was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Steve White (saxophonist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve White. https://biography.guide/steve-white-jazz-musician/
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