Upon finishing his military service in 1953 he joined Count Basie 's big band .
Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 , Foster served in Korea with the 7th Infantry Division .
Upon finishing Foster 's military service in 1953 Foster joined Count Basie 's big band .
Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 , Foster served in Korea with the 7th Infantry Division .