American jazz and rhythm n’ blues saxophonist, composer, arranger, educator, and label owner. He played with Dr. John, Sam Cooke, Barbara George, Ellis Marsalis among others. Founded the label [l532719], was as the New Orleans branch manager of [l148789] records, and held an A&R post at [l183632]-[l114460].

Born October 28, 1931 in New Orleans, Louisiana, died June 19, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana.