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Gordon Goodwin, Disney Composer, Passes Away at 70
Composer Gordon Goodwin, age 70, passed away on December 8, 2025. His distinguished career with Disney spanned decades, originating with his time as a Disneyland musician before he became a major contributor, crafting musical arrangements for several iconic Disney Parks parades and shows, as well as contributing to Disney films.
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Goodwin’s Disney Parks credits include:
- Cinderella’s Surprise Celebration
- Dream Along with Mickey
- Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
- The Spirit of Pocahontas
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame A Musical Adventure
- Festival of the Lion King
- Remember the Magic Parade
- Hercules Zero to Hero Parade
- Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade
- Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade
Gordon Goodwin was a highly celebrated composer known for his versatility across genres. He earned multiple Grammy Awards for Best Instrumental Arrangement, including for his work on “The Incredits” from Pixar’s The Incredibles(2004), as well as wins for “Rhapsody in Blue” (2011) and “On Green Dolphin Street” (2013). His television work also secured him three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for shows like Animaniacsand Histeria!
Additionally, Goodwin led the renowned 18-piece jazz orchestra, The Big Phat Band, which won a Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album (Life in the Bubble, 2014). His extensive Disney and filmography credits include roles in the music departments for The Great Mouse Detective, Tarzan, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Incredibles 2, and Hocus Pocus 2. His final IMDb credit is as an additional orchestrator for The Naked Gun (2025).
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