About
Jazz saxophonist known as "Wild Man of the Tenor Sax," whose last album, Tenor Tribute, was released in 1988.
Before Fame
He joined the Larkin band when he was still a teenager.
Trivia
He recorded his first album, The Wild Man of the Tenor Sax, in 1943.
Family Life
He resided alone Texas until dying from a lifelong illness.
Associated With
He wrote the song "Smooth Sailing" for Ella Fitzgerald.