About
Jazz artist who relocated to Paris in 1961 and acquired a widespread European fan base as a result, especially in the Copenhagen jazz scene.
Before Fame
He first recorded with Howard McGhee in 1950, which led to collaborations with Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, and Lester Young, to name a few.
Trivia
He and jazz tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon composed and performed the score for Ole Ege's 1971 hardcore adult film Pornografi - en musical, which they also appeared in.
Family Life
He fathered future jazz pianist Kenny Drew Jr.
Associated With
He played on John Coltrane's album Blue Train from 1957.
