One night in 1941 a saxophone player did not show for a gig with the band and Houston took his place. Between 1943 and 1946, Houston toured with King Kolax's band through Kansas City and Chicago and throughout the Mid-West.
A musician was absent for a performance one night in 1941, leading to Houston taking his place. Between 1943 and 1946, Houston traveled with King Kolax's band across the central United States, including major cities like Kansas City and Chicago, as well as other areas of the Midwest.