Frank Guarante

At the end of 1927, Guarente left England with the Savoy Orpheans to tour Europe yet again. His place in the Rhythmic Eight was taken by fellow American Sylvester "Hooley" Ahola, whose technical skill as a lead trumpet player, combined with great ability as a jazz soloist, was ideal for a band that relied on versatility. Sylvester Ahola retained a great deal of respect for Breed's work and stated that, in other circumstances, Breed could have become one of the most eminent saxophonists in the world.