Al Cobine(1927-2009)
- Music Department
Al Cobine was a tenor saxophonist and band leader for six decades. He originally came to Bloomington, Indiana to pursue a degree in political science, but his musical talent quickly led him to work with top-notch artists. Al created and arrangements and led bands for artists such as Perry Como, Tony Bennet, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Eddy Arnold, Tom Jones, Elvis Presley and Doc Severinsen. He worked with Henry Mancini and provided the unforgettable sound of the tenor sax on the Pink Panther.
Al was actively involved in music education and received an honorary Doctor of Music from Indiana University in 2001. He was a composer and an arranger with over 100 works to his credit, including the theme song to the 1960s series Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.
Despite being in high demand, Al still found time to fulfill his original political ambition by serving two terms on the Monroe City Council.
Al was actively involved in music education and received an honorary Doctor of Music from Indiana University in 2001. He was a composer and an arranger with over 100 works to his credit, including the theme song to the 1960s series Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.
Despite being in high demand, Al still found time to fulfill his original political ambition by serving two terms on the Monroe City Council.