American jazz saxophonist, arranger, composer and band leader, born 6 December 1925 in Pittsburgh; died 5 August 1993 in Hollywood, USA.
He is the former host of Canadian TVs news magazine, Ombudsman.
Executive at HBO cable TV channel.
Father of William Morris agent Michael Cooper.
Two children: Sherri (b. 1972) and Michael (b. 1975).
Father of Sherri Cooper-Landsman.