Trumpeter. Born in Clapton, East London. He led the St. Louis Four in 1939, and during the war played in a group featuring Sir John Dankworth. He also led his own Dixieland jazz group which featured many well-known English trad jazz stars of the era. He quit playing between 1958 and 1963 due to lung problems. but began recording again in the mid-60s. Died in Teignmouth, Devon.
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