While most commonly known for his pioneering work in electroacoustic music, his early career was that of a hot-jazz violinist in the London dance bands in the Roaring ’20s, including Ray Starita's Piccadilly Revels.
In addition to his notable contributions to electroacoustic music, he began his career playing hot jazz on the violin for London dance bands, such as Ray Starita's Piccadilly Revels, during the Roaring ’20s.