Curiosidades

Almost lost a piece of his pinkie finger in an accident while exiting an elevator in an NYC building.

Earned a doctorate degree at NY Theological Seminary and taught theology for St Johns University.

Became a father at age 50.

At age 10 snuck into Lionel Hampton's dressing room and waited to meet him following his performance at Brighton Beach Baths, Brooklyn, NY.

In 1977 played on Chuck Mangione's flugelhorn while shopping for a trumpet at Manny's Music store, 48th Street NYC.