Don Reed joined the band in January of 2003 on trombone. Don recently moved to the North Shore but had not played his trombone for some time. We needed a substitute one day and someone gave me Don's name and telephone number. I called and we had a great conversation one afternoon. He had a great attitude. I felt no ego at all. It is one of my requirements. If you have an attitude, leave it at home. Well, Don doesn't and am I glad. I found out that he played with the Stan Kenton Orchestra and made some of the finest recordings that Kenton ever issued. Not only is Don a fine player and has no ego, he is one fine music arranger.

Well, needless to say, at the first opportunity I asked if he wanted to join the band. To my delight, he said yes.

Welcome aboard Don!