Gordon Brisker (November 6, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio[1] – September 10, 2004)[2] was an American jazz tenor saxophonist.
Brisker began on piano as a child, and studied reed instruments at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
[1] Following this he worked with Al Belletto, Bill Berry, and Woody Herman (1960–63),[1] then moved to New York City, where he played with Louie Bellson[1] and Gerry Mulligan.
After a short time back in Cincinnati, Brisker then moved to Los Angeles, where he worked extensively as a studio musician.
From 1983 to 1985, Brisker taught at Berklee,[1] and during this time also arranged for Herb Pomeroy; after 1985 he returned to Los Angeles.