Trumpeter, Band leader, and composer. Played cornet in school bands in Beaumont and led his own orchestra on dates in nearby Texas cities. After playing with the bands of Joe Gale, Ben Pollack, and Benny Goodman, started his own band in 1939. Swing rendition recordings include "Texas Chatter," "Ciribiribin," and "The Flight of the Bumble Bee." Play-It-sweet records include "You Made Me Love You," "You'll Never Know," and "September in the Rain." Has over twenty album releases.record).

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