He worked with the Will Hudson Orchestra and then led a local band for a while, joining Chico Marx's band and playing for them from 1942 to 1943; the band was technically led by Ben Pollack, but performed under Marx's name.
He collaborated with the Will Hudson Orchestra, subsequently heading a local group before joining Chico Marx's band from 1942 to 1943; the ensemble was officially led by Ben Pollack but performed under Marx's name.