Coral Reefer Band

Coral Reefer Band

The Coral Reefer Band is the touring and recording band of American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Originally it was a fictional band consisting of the imaginary members Marvin Gardens, Kay Pasa, Al Vacado and Kitty Litter.

The name "Coral Reefer" alludes to both coral reefs (in line with Buffett's tropical-themed music) and also "reefer," which is slang for marijuana. The term is also related to sailing; a sailor who shortens or "reefs" a sail is a reefer.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band perform during their Summerzcool Tour in June 2009.

Current line-up

As of 2011, the band's line-up consists of:

Former members

Coral Reefer Band saxophonist Amy Lee

Other former members of the Coral Reefer Band include:

  • Jerry Jeff Walker - Guitar, background vocals, composer
  • John Hiatt - Guitar
  • Lanny Fiel - Guitar
  • Rick Fiel - Bass guitar
  • Paul Tabet - Drums
  • Bergen White - Trombone
  • Bobby Thompson - Banjo
  • Jay Oliver - Keyboards
  • Randy Goodrum - Keyboards
  • Buzz Cason - Keyboards, background vocals
  • Don Kloetzke - Background vocals
  • Roger Bartlett - Acoustic guitars
  • Michael Jeffry - lead guitar, harmony vocals
  • Josh Leo - guitar
  • Vince Melamed - keyboards
  • Tony Pace - Drums
  • Timothy B. Schmit - bass, vocals
  • Greg "Fingers" Taylor - harmonica (Taylor is often introduced by Buffett as "The Original Coral Reefer Band" when he sits in now.)
  • T.C. Mitchell - saxophones and flute
  • Amy Lee - saxophone and writer of the Buffett hit - Fruitcakes
  • Mary Harris[disambiguation needed ] - Background vocals and vocal arrangements.
  • Barry Chance - guitar
  • Hadley Hockensmith - Bass
  • Claudia Cummings - Background vocals
  • Andy McMahon - Organ, Fender Rhodes
  • Harry Dailey - Bass, background vocals
  • Matt Betton - Drums
  • M.L. Benoit - Congas and percussion, background vocals
  • David Briggs - Piano
  • J.D. Souther - Background vocals
  • Dr. Kino Bachellier - Shakers and French
  • Freddie Buffett - Background vocals
  • Norbert Putnam - Upright bass
  • Dominic Cortese - Accordion
  • Deborah McColl - Background vocals
  • Reggie Young - Electric lead guitar
  • Ed "Lump" Williams - Bass guitar
  • Sammy Creason - Drums
  • Phil Royster - Congas
  • Johnny Gimble - Fiddle
  • Shane Keester - Moog synthesizer
  • Kenny Buttrey - Drums and Percussion
  • Vassar Clements - Fiddle
  • Ferrell Morris - Percussion
  • Sam Clayton - Congas and Percussion
  • Larry Lee - Guitar, Drums, Keyboards
  • Tim Krekel - Guitar, Background Vocals
  • Bree Howard - Percussion, Vocals
  • Russ Kunkel - Drums
  • Keith Sykes - Guitar

Honorary members and special guests

Many artists have recorded and/or appeared on stage with Buffett, earning them status as honorary Coral Reefers.[1] Some of the more notable names are listed here.



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