He is a multi-instrumentalist, noted for his ability
on the trumpet and flugelhorn, born in Texas.He moved to New Orleans where he accepted an invitation
from Allen Toussaint to work in his studio as lead trumpet.In 1975 he was approached by Paul
McCartney and asked to join Wings.He accepted and spent the next five years touring and recording as a
member of the horn section.Together
with the saxophonist Jon Smith, he formed the duo Legendary White Trash
Horns who have performed with artists that include the Junior Wells Bands
and the Edgar Winter Band.Recording
numerous albums in many genres of music, he has written horn arrangements for
Albert Collins among others.He
has recently performed in concert with the other members of the Wings horn
section, Denny Laine and The Beatles tribute band American English.
