He is a well-known jazz musician, but his career has primarily focused on playing the saxophone and performing with various artists and groups, including:
* The Jazz Crusaders: He played with the group from 1975-1983.
* Quincy Jones: He toured and recorded with Quincy Jones.
* Stevie Wonder: He played on Stevie Wonder's albums.
* Various other artists: He has worked with numerous other musicians including Herbie Hancock, George Benson, and Diana Ross.
While he is a prominent jazz figure, his career has not involved working directly with the Blue Note label.