About
Known for his remarkable creativity as well as his left-handed technique and unique chromaticism.
Before Fame
He was graduated from Youngstown State University and began working with Woody Herman, Thad Jones, Mel Lewis, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, and Lee Konitz.
Trivia
He eventually joined the Eastman School of Music faculty.
Family Life
He released little information about his personal life.
Associated With
His 2012 album Unriched saluted his five favorite artists: McCoy Tyner, Ornette Coleman, Bob Haggart, Thelonious Monk, and Hoagy Carmichael.
