American jazz bandleader and pianist.
Born December 15, 1911 in Wichita, Kansas, USA.
Died August 25, 1979 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Married to singer artist 1955-1961.
He played in the dance bands of Vido Musso and artist. His first orchestra "Artistry in Rhythm" was formed in 1941. Many jazz stars played in his orchestras such as: Art Pepper, Stan Getz, artist, Buddy Childers, artist, Al Porcino, Jack Costanzo, artist, artist, artist, artist, artist, artist and more.