Songwriter ("Hot Lips", "Wang Wang Blues"), conductor, composer, and
trumpeter in the
Paul Whiteman orchestra between 1918-1928. He then formed
his own orchestra, appearing in night clubs, radio, and dance halls. He
made many records, and did many concert tours in he USA and Europe.
Joining ASCAP in 1946, his chief musical collaborators included
Lou Davis
and
Henry Lange. His other popular song compositions include "Horn Tootin'
Blues", "Fiesta", and "Haunting Blues".