Jazz vibraphonist and band leader (* 17 May 1920 in New York City, New York, † 12 October 2009 in Palm Beach County, Florida).
Began as a clarinetist, in 1940 started playing xylophone as well. After the war bought a vibraphone and freelanced in New York. Organized own bop group, which recorded 1949-1950, and played and recorded with Oscar Pettiford in 1951. From 1951 to 1953 member of George Shearing's quintet; then led group with Howard McGhee. Toured and recorded with Artie Shaw And His Gramercy Five 1953-1954.
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Jazz vibraphonist and band leader (* 17 May 1920 in New York City, New York, † 12 October 2009 in Palm Beach County, Florida).Began as a clarinetist, in 1940 started playing xylophone as well. After t... Read the full biography on this page.
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