often backed by Lester Young's sextet. William Henry was drafted into the military in 1943, with William Bobo replacing him. Hammond was fond of Henry and ended their contract with Café Society when he left the group.

1945-1951

Ira Tucker was asked to leave the Hummingbirds and join the Golden Gate Quartet. He told Davis, who urged him to try them out, which he did for a day and a half before deciding he could stay no longer. Barney Parks had to leave the group due to being drafted. Before

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