American jazz saxophonist, oboist, arranger, composer amd band leader
Born 6 December 1925 in Pittsburgh, USA, died 5 August 1993 in Hollywood, USA
Married to singer June Christy (1946 - June 21, 1990, her death).
He was one of the first to play jazz solos on oboe. Known greatly for his work with Stan Kenton, he worked as a sideman for a tons of others.