Name: Bob Donahue

Main Instrument: Trombone

Musical Education: BS in Liberal Arts (Music).

Favorite Jazz Artist or Group: Antonio Carlos Jobim & Carl Fontana

Favorite Jazz Piece: Depends on the day

What do you like best about the Heartland Jazz Orchestra? 

I like the experience of working with Shab.  We are so lucky to have
him!  He is a top-notch player, writer, arranger & leader.

Other groups you play in or have played with?

Illinois State University State Jazz Band
Illinois Music Educators Association
Illinois Valley Community College Jazz Band
I.M.E.A. All-State Jazz Band
Celebrity Cruises-Zenith Show Band
 

Other interest or hobbies?

Chase( my cat named after Bill Chase), Darts, Poker, Traveling & my
girlfriend Tara.
Bob grew up in a musical family.  His father was a
band director.  In junior high, Bob first heard a
recording of Bill Watrous that inspired him to become
a jazz trombone player.  Last year, Bob played trombone on a cruise
ship for nearly an entire year.  The gig involved everything from
Broadway shows to late night jazz jams.  He traveled to New York City, Bermuda, St.
Thomas, Aruba, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Faulkland
Islands & Brazil.  Now Bob is back with experience and is ready to help
expand the band to the next level.