Jazz Musican. He was called the "E-Man" for being a versatile multi-wind instrumentalist and a veteran saxophonist. He is best known as the leader of "East Coast Offering", a band that he formed in 1974. His group made ten albums for MCA and Bluemoon records and received two Grammy nomonations. Prior to this he was a member of the noted U.S. Air Force's "Airmen of Note", a premier jazz show band. He recorded and played with artist to include Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Maynard Ferguson, Julie Andrews, Tony Bennett, Anita Baker and the Spinners. In 2001 and 2002, he toured with guitarist Larry Coryell and was a member of the "Three Mo' Tenors Orchestra". He died of cancer.
Jazz Musican. He was called the "E-Man" for being a versatile multi-wind instrumentalist and a veteran saxophonist. He is best known as the leader of "East Coast Offering", a band that he formed in 1974. His group made ten albums for MCA and Bluemoon records and received two Grammy nomonations. Prior to this he was a member of the noted U.S. Air Force's "Airmen of Note", a premier jazz show band. He recorded and played with artist to include Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Maynard Ferguson, Julie Andrews, Tony Bennett, Anita Baker and the Spinners. In 2001 and 2002, he toured with guitarist Larry Coryell and was a member of the "Three Mo' Tenors Orchestra". He died of cancer.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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