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.
Soon after graduating in 1956, he traveled to England for composition study with Peter Racine Fricker, planning a short stay. He started freelancing on trombone and bass trumpet, regularly appearing in the London jazz scene with groups such as the Kenny Baker Dozen.