After working with Hampton as a writer, arranger, and trumpeter, he left in 1946 to set up the Joe Morris Orchestra, which featured, among others, Johnny Griffin, Elmo Hope, Percy Heath and Philly Joe Jones.
He left in 1946. This was to set up the Joe Morris Orchestra. This was among others. This was among Johnny Griffin. This was among Elmo Hope. This was among Percy Heath. This was among Philly Joe Jones. He was working with Hampton as a writer. He was working with Hampton as arranger. He was working with Hampton as trumpeter. The Joe Morris Orchestra featured.