Composer, conductor, pianist and songwriter, educated at West
Philadelphia High School. He studied music with Constantin von
Sternberg. He was first a concert pianist, and then a conductor,
composing for radio, television and film. He joined ASCAP in 1955, and
his songs include "Cuddle Up", and "High Barbaree". His works include
"Western Ballet" and "Variations in Miniature on Chopsticks".
