About
Jazz artist and arranger known for his lengthy collaboration with Woody Herman from 1951 until 1966.
Before Fame
He was an amateur musician in Boston and founded his own band of which jazz alto saxophonist Charlie Mariano was a member.
Trivia
He and drummer Frank Capp led Juggernaut, which was popular at Los Angeles clubs and festivals such as the Malibu Arts Festival and the Playboy Jazz Festival.
Family Life
He married Cathy Sweeney and he had three daughters named Cher, Linda, and Robin.
Associated With
He had one of his longest collaborations with the Count Basie Orchestra.
