| Birth Day | May 7, 1940 |
| Birth Place | California |
| Age | 80 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Mar 27, 2017 (age 76) |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Alto Saxophonist renowned within the post-bop subgenre of jazz who worked with the Gil Evans Orchestra and the World Saxophone Quartet.
He started playing R&B saxophone at age nine until he discovered jazz when he was a teenager.
His albums The Grip and Metamorphosis feature highly technical free jazz.
His family's move to San Diego while he was a child influenced his career and his interest in music.
He won acclaim after playing with Jack Dejohnette on the album Special Edition.
