American dixieland jazz trumpeter
Born 16 July 1909 in Sherman, Texas
Died 22 September 1994 in Los Angeles, California

For the saxophonist please use Teddy Buckner

At the age of 15, he worked with bandleaders Buddy Garcia and Big Six Reeves, later he played trumpet in ensembles led by Sonny Clay, Curtis Mosby, Sylvester Scott, Speed Webb, and Edith Turnham. In the 30s and 40s he appeared in a number of motion pictures. Before, during and after the Second World War he was a member of Benny Carter And His Orchestra. 1949 to 54 he worked intensive with Kid Ory. In 1954 he formed his own small dixieland band and played with clarinetist Edmond Hall, drummer J.C. Heard, clarinetist Albert Nicholas, pianist Sammy Price, trombonist Trummy Young and ohers.