My great grandfather 1944

From 1939-1943 he was a musician in Charlie Barnet’s orchestra from 1939-1943. He also played briefly for Lena Horne, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and was employed by NBC’s staff orchestra, Perry Como’s Supper Club, and Lucky Strike’s Hit Parade. He was also friendly with Duke Ellington.

In 1960, at the age 55, he was murdered by an “old friend”. The man did not end up doing any time in jail.