In the 1950s he worked in the Charlie Ventura, Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey bands. In the 1960s he played for Count Basie prior to joining The Tonight Show Band.
During the 1950s, he was a member of the Charlie Ventura, Benny Goodman, and Tommy Dorsey bands. Before joining The Tonight Show Band in the 1960s, he performed with Count Basie.