About
Jazz artist, composer, and teacher who also mastered the cornet and trumpet. He was known for his ardent support of young jazz musicians.
Before Fame
He was the co-leader of the Cambridge University Jazz Band during the early 1960s.
Trivia
He was Professor of Harmony and Improvisation from 1983 until 1993 at Guildhall School of Music in London.
Family Life
He was the son of critic and poet
Associated With
He taught many future notables while at Guildhall, including saxophonist Courtney Pine.
