Otis Bazoon Reeds
		Began clarinet studies in grammar school continuing through and college. Studied classical and jazz clarinet styles privately with Paul Guma, the 1st clarinet of the New Orleans Symphony. Attended Southeastern college. Began playing professionally in 1968. Played with Rhythm and Blues bands 1968 through 1970. Played with the Storyville Jazz Band in 1971. Sideman and subsequently leader of the Dukes of Dixieland. Eight years as a freelance musician on the Delta Queen Steamboat. Three years playing with legendary trumpeter Al Hirt. Played in the warm up band at Radio City Music Hall for Frank Sinatra. Entertainment Director for New Orleans Paddlewheels, Creole Queen & Cajun Queen riverboats. Clarinet/Tenor and Soprano Saxophone player for "A Recherche de Josephine," directed by Jerome Savary at the Opéra Comique. Otis has toured France, Spain, Germany, and Austria with the show.