Charlotte County Jazz Society season opener presents The John Allred Quartet on October 14, 2024, at 7:00 at The Charlotte Performing Arts Center (CPAC), 701 Carmalita St., Punta Gorda. Trombonist John Allred, son of Jazz Trombonist Bill Allred, grew up in a musical environment and soon developed a deep appreciation for jazz. John has been active in the Florida jazz scene since 1986, at Disney World, Broadway shows, and even the circus. He toured with the Harry Connick, Jr’s big band and for the movie, My Girl, he coached actor Dan Aykroyd on how to mimic a tuba player and recorded the tuba parts for the soundtrack. In 1987 John accepted an offer to join Woody Herman and the Young Thundering Herd as lead trombonist and featured soloist. Returning to Orlando, John began working more with his father in Bill Allred’s Classic Jazz Band. He led a euphonium band, worked at Rosie O’Grady’s and the MGM Studios, and performed in many production shows. When not off to a festival or a jazz party, these days John can be found playing in a Broadway show orchestra.