About
Trumpeter who was known for his performances with Louis Armstrong.
Before Fame
He started performing with the Excelsior Brass Band at the age of eighteen.
Trivia
He started his own band in Manhattan which toured during the 1950s.
Family Life
He married Pearly May and they raised a son, Henry Allen III.
Associated With
He collaborated with many well-known musicians, including Benny Goodman.
