cb, b, *1934 US, Prague
Musician / Arranger / Producer / Conductor of Jazz
Czech bass player, arranger, conductor, producer, writer. Born April 13, 1934 in Prague (former Czechoslovakia). Emigrated in 1965 to West Berlin, smuggling his wife and daughter hidden in a bass drum. In 1966 he moved to the U.S. Among others, he was member of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers 1969–1970.