Alto saxophonist and clarinettist with the big bands of Benny Carter (1929), Chick Webb (1929-31), Fletcher Henderson (1931-34), Tiny Bradshaw (1934-35), Teddy Hill (1936-37), the John Kirby Sextet (1938-43) and Duke Ellington (1946-74). A reliable ensemble player, rarely heard as a soloist.