About
Jazz drummer who collaborated with musicians Harry James and Count Basie. He also performed for a time with the big band of Erskine Hawkins.
Before Fame
Early in his career, he played with Hot Lips Page and Tiny Grimes.
Trivia
During the mid 1970s, he toured with saxophonist Illinois Jacquet.
Family Life
His father Chris Columbus also had a career as a drummer.
Associated With
He frequently collaborated with jazz pianist Count Basie.
