About
Trumpeter who recorded more than thirty albums as a leader or sideman for Riverside, Blue Note, and Mainstream Records.
Before Fame
He started playing trumpet when he was in high school, which is when he got the nickname Blue.
Trivia
He appeared on Jazz Blues Fusion and other albums with John Mayall in the early seventies.
Family Life
He was born in Miami, Florida and raised there.
Associated With
He was principal soloist for Tony Bennett for a few years.
