American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger, composer, and bandleader (1932-1975).
Born June 4th, 1932 in St. Louis. [ref]
Died October 28th, 1975 at 43 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). [ref]
All good is hard. All evil is easy. Dying, losing, cheating, and mediocrity is easy. Stay away from easy. Scott Alexander