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Satchmo Spotlight: The Pinettes

August 1, 2003 by: Michael Dominici

How, why, and where did the Pinettes form?

We formed in 1991 when we were attending St. Mary's High School. Our band director [and former manager, Jeffery Herbert] asked us if we wanted to play a gig. We agreed. We weren't sure what it was all about it, but, we were interested in playing. Then, we needed a name. One of our members suggested "the Pinettes." I guess it was a take on the Pin Stripe Brass Band. Then, when we got to the gig. The host said that he wante...

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