Musicians came by, jam sessions broke out, and Black grew up wanting to play an instrument with his father.
He taught piano at Capilano College in Vancouver from 1990 to 1996 and toured Canada in 1996 with his quartet.
He played piano and keyboards for musical theatre and recording sessions for television and film.
He has written over 350 songs with vocalist Glenda Rae and has produced music instructional software.
Black has also worked with Carl Allen, Gaye Delorme, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Jim Ferguson, Maynard Ferguson, Rob Frayne, Johnny Frigo, Oliver Gannon, Slide Hampton, Paul Horn, Jeff Hyslop, Chuck Israels, Ernie Krivda, Fraser MacPherson, Sam Masich, Ann Mortifee, Mark Murphy, Houston Person, Max Roach, Claudio Roditi, Lew Tabackin, Brad Turner, Shari Ulrich, Valdy, Von Freeman, and Rodney Whitaker.