Don Tate
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
Instrument: saxophone, trumpet, valve trombone
Description: Don Tate began his career as a trumpet and valve trombone player. He credits his early musical education to Barrett Junior High School teacher Herb Germain. With the guidance of Germain and principal C.L. Dumaree, Tate's talents flourished. At 14 years old, Tate began playing professionally with the Sultans of Swing, then later went on to play with Sammy Hopkins and Jimmie Allen, Tate joined the Chick Webb Band, then being led by Joe Webb.
Tate played music fron 1944 well into the 1970s, when he changed careers and became an educator.
Today, Tate is principal of Deshler Elemetary School in Columbus, Ohio.
Pictured L-R: Don Tate
From the collection of: The Columbus Call & PostFor a glossy print of this image refer to ID# ARC08-01
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