Czech clarinetist, saxophonist, band leader.
Born 26 June 1914 in Svatoňovice (Písek district, former Austro-Hungarian Empire, presently Czech Republic) - died 23 June 2001 in Prague
Member of Orchestr Gramoklubu 1935–1937. Member of Orchestr B. Bryena, Orchestr Blue Music, Orchestr Emila Ludvíka and Karel Vlach Orchestra 1939–1945. Leader of his own large orchestra 1945–1946, and a small orchestra 1946–1953.