Recording artist known for Day In, Day Out and Don't Worry 'Bout Me. He also authored several piano-methodology books.
He worked as an accompanist for vaudeville shows.
He collaborated with Johnny Mercer, Ted Koehler, Harry Ruby, and Sammy Gallop.
He was the son of Abraham and Fannie Bloom.
He was in a band with Benny Goodman, Adrian Rollini, Tommy Dorsey, and Manny Klein.