About
American jazz saxophonist and trumpet player who has collaborated on more than fifty recordings with artists like Manic Street Preachers.
Before Fame
He was invited to play with King Kolax's band at the age of eighteen and went on to pioneer the Chicago style of tenor saxophone playing.
Trivia
He served time in prison for narcotics possession.
Family Life
He was the son of Albert Ammons, a boogie-woogie musician.
Associated With
He has played alongside Charlie Parker.
