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As word of his passing spreads, Mainers pay tribute to jazzman Don Doane
As I noted in my post yesterday, celebrated Maine musician and teacher Don Doane has passed away. Though he’s gone, he won’t be forgotten anytime soon. (Just listen to him play with Maynard Ferguson in the video above!) As predicted, the tributes are starting to appear. His official obituary at the Conroy-Tully Crawford funeral home […]
Maine jazz trombonist Don Doane has died
According to a post on the Westbrook, Maine Music Alumni Facebook page, the celebrated Maine trombonist and long-time music teacher Don Doane died this morning. Doane taught in Westbrook schools for many years, exposing thousands of students to the joys of music. Before coming home to teach in the 1970s, his professional career in New York City and […]