About
Trumpeter who was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2007 with The Wrecking Crew.
Before fame
He started working for radio shows as a high school student and toured with Horace Heidt.
Trivia
He was the last surviving member of the Desi Arnaz Orchestra, the musicians from the television show I Love Lucy.
Family life
He grew up in Buffalo, New York, but moved to Los Angeles to further his musical career. He had a daughter named Jennifer.
Associated with
He collaborated with many different musicians and composers, including James Horner.