Soon after graduating in 1956, he travelled to England for composition study with Peter Racine Fricker, intending to stay a few months. He began freelancing on trombone and bass trumpet, becoming a regular in the London jazz scene with groups like the Kenny Baker Dozen.
Shortly after his graduation in 1956, he traveled to England for composition study under Peter Racine Fricker, intending to remain there for a few months. He began freelancing on trombone and bass trumpet, frequently performing with groups like the Kenny Baker Dozen in London's jazz scene.