About
American jazz musician who specialized in the clarinet, but also played the saxophone. He was a well-respected session musician.
Before Fame
He was taught to play the clarinet by classical teacher Franz Schoepp.
Trivia
He performed on several Clarence Williams albums which make up some of his best known work.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee.
Associated With
He and Peewee Russell both played the saxophone and clarinet.
