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 worked alongside the Will Hudson Orchestra and later headed his own local group before teaming up with Chico Marx's band from 1942 to 1943. Although technically directed by Ben Pollack, the band performed under Marx's leadership.