 They toured the U.S. and frequently in Canada where they did some recording for Sackville Records.Towards the end of the 60's he played with an offshoot of the Jazz Giants under the leadership of Buzzy Drootin, called Buzzy's Jazz Family, including Herb Hall, with Herman Autrey replacing Davison, Buzzy's nephew Sonny Drootin replacing Hopkins, and Eddie Gibbs replacing Shaw.That stated he is probably best known for his work with Count Basie and Fletcher Henderson.