Meet Take 2

The Musicians Behind the Duo

Dan Reynolds

Dan Reynolds

In 1992 Dan Reynolds was an alto saxophonist in the "Walt Disney World All-American College Jazz Band" in Orlando, Florida[cite: 16]. During this tenure he performed and attended clinics with jazz artists such as Tom Scott, Arturo Sandoval, Pete Christlieb and Maynard Ferguson[cite: 16].

In 1993 he performed for various shows in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia[cite: 16]. From 1993 to 2002 he served as alto and tenor saxophonist, arranger and composer with "Steve Smith and The Nakeds" performing with such popular artists as Clarence Clemons (saxophonist of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band), Nils Lofgren (guitarist of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band), John Cafferty and Michael Antunes (John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band), Al Cooper (Blood, Sweat and Tears) and Gary U.S. Bonds[cite: 16]. "The Nakeds" performed throughout the United States and parts of Canada including a performance for President Bill Clinton at his Health Care Rally in 1994[cite: 16]. From 2002 to 2008 Dan could be seen performing at various clubs and private functions in the band "In The Groove."[cite: 16]

During this period he completed graduate studies at "The University of Rhode Island" for saxophone performance[cite: 16]. Most recently Dan has performed with several bands including "Image," "The Urge," "Fed Up," "Jorge Ferreira," "Wayz and Means," "The Rockin' Soul Horns" and of course "Take 2."[cite: 16]

Jeff Shea

Jeff Shea

Jeff Shea is a Berklee-trained guitarist who has performed with numerous bands at both the national and local levels for over 35 years[cite: 16]. He has played with many local groups including Little Brother, The Big Johnsons, The Bartenders, The Groovemasters, Max Damian, Brass Attack and many more[cite: 16]. On the national scene, Jeff has performed with Little Anthony, The Marvelettes, The Coasters and The Drifters[cite: 16].