About
Session musician known for his performances with the CBS Blue Network Orchestra and a variety of other artists.
Before Fame
He started off as a trumpeter but because of an injury, he switched to bass; he was offered his first professional gig four months after he took up the instrument.
Trivia
He had to retire due to poor health.
Family Life
He raised Sue Simmons, NBC New York newscaster.
Associated With
He worked with Duke Ellington in 1956.
