About
American composer and bandleader remembered for his recordings like Hernando's Hideaway and The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane, both released in 1954.
Before Fame
He enrolled at Colombia University to study electrical engineering, but switched his focus to music as a sophomore.
Trivia
He was the musical director for TV and radio personality Arthur Godfrey from 1946 to 1953.
Family Life
His wife, Janet, was a native of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Associated With
He founded Cadence Records, which signed artists like Vaughn Meader.
