1950s and 1960s trombonist, pianist, arranger, and bandleader from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born August 26, 1904 in Nacogdoches, Texas, died May 11, 1997 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Father of saxophonist and bandleader [a=Ernie Fields], Jr.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernie_Fields
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2731297/
https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=FI003