About
Grammy Award-winning jazz artist and educator who was one of the foremost big-band musicians of his era.
Before Fame
He played with and arranged for the Air Force Academy Falconaires for several years, from 1969 until 1973.
Trivia
He released five solo albums that earned a total of 11 Grammy nominations. He also published educational books on jazz.
Family Life
He grew up in Garden City, Kansas.
Associated With
He wrote music for several notables, including Louie Bellson and Art Farmer.
