American musician, bandleader, producer and songwriter (born January 29,
1937 in Mount Pleasant, New York - died November 05, 1990 in New York
City, New York (cancer).
A pianist, vibraphonist, and singer, he could also play the
accordion, cello, clarinet, and double bass. As a bandleader, he did
sessions for Verve, ABC-Paramount, Bethlehem, and Musicmasters. As a
songwriter, he won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition for
the song "A Taste of Honey" which he co-wrote with RIC MARLOW. He also co-wrote the song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" with BOB RUSSELL