About
Trumpet player who was a traditional 1930's jazz player who also played swing, bop, and R&B.
Before Fame
He played with the The Young Tuxedo Brass Band at the age of thirteen.
Trivia
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and got into swing and bop upon his return to the United States.
Family Life
He was born and raised in New Orleans.
Associated With
He worked with a variety of groups and individual musicians, including Sammy Davis Jr.
