[2][4] He became a teacher and taught at a high school in Lake Wales, Florida and Mississippi Valley State College while also performing music.
[2] He moved on to have stints working with comedian Timmy Rogers, Little Anthony and the Imperials and as organist for James Moody.
[1] He entered the jazz world in 1969, working for the next several years with Eric Kloss, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Eddie Jefferson, and George Benson.
[2] In an interview with Cadence magazine, Tucker explained that he moved to Australia following the murder of two women in his apartment complex in 1987.
[6] With Richie Cole With Junior Cook With Frank Foster With Bill Hardman With Louis Hayes With Willis Jackson With Eddie Jefferson With Rahsaan Roland Kirk With Eric Kloss With Johnny Lytle With the Art Farmer/Benny Golson Jazztet With Philly Joe Jones With Archie Shepp With George Benson With others