He became a promoter, and booked musicians Johnny Hodges,  John Coltrane, Pepper Adams, Bill Evans, Art Farmer, Tommy Flanagan and Thad Jones to perform in Montreal. He performed occasionally with guitarist Nelson Symonds between 1959 and 1978.
He became a promoter and secured performances for musicians Johnny Hodges, John Coltrane, Pepper Adams, Bill Evans, Art Farmer, Tommy Flanagan, and Thad Jones in Montreal. He occasionally performed with guitarist Nelson Symonds from 1959 to 1978.