This is Pacific Orchestra's first publicity photo. David "Khan" Johnson (vocals and guitar) and John Gladstone (flute, sax, and vocals) pose on the beautiful reconditioned Checker Cab which brought them to Key West. Photo: Karen Gladstone

The original expanded Pacific Orchestra debuted at Logan's Lobster House on the southern end of Duval Street in Key West. From the top; John Gladstone, Tim (electric violin), Louie Vega (bass). Front row; Conga Jim (congas), Khan, Carl Dean (drums). Photo: Karen Gladstone

Rick Fraley (vocals, bass and guitar) reunited with Khan and John in Key West after traveling through Northern Canada. His soulful playing and singing were key to Pacific Orchestra. Photo: Karen Gladstone

Pacific Orchestra played in every bar in Key West, including long stints at Capt. Tony's Saloon. Top row; Khan, Rick, Dwight (Congas), Kenny (Organ and Synthesizer), Gene (Drums). Bottom Row; Chuck Talbert (Trumpet), John Gladstone. Chuck often performed in his Air Force uniform. Photo: Karen Gladstone

Jimmy Buffett joined Pacific Orchestra onstage at a Key West boat race celebration. (l to r) Conga George (drums), Jimmy Buffett, Khan, and Rick. Photo: Tom Corcorran

During the first Key West Fantasy Fest Parade, Pacific Orchestra performed on a float. For the Fest, Khan shaved his beard for the first time in a decade as part of his disguise as a tourist. (L to R) Richie Ciavolino (drums), Rick, Khan and John.

(l to r) John, Rick, Richie, Conga George (Congas), Khan and Jim Ward (guitar). Photo: Karen Gladstone

(l to r) Keith DeBolt (bass and vocals), Richie, Tracey Williams (vocals), John, Conga George, and Khan. Photo: Frank Haley

In the studio, recording the "Electricity" EP. Jeremy Wall from Spyro Gyra produced and performed on the record. (l to r) Jeremy Wall (keyboards), Khan, Steve "Face" Fuchs, and Richie.

(l to r) Richie, Khan, Danny Miller (bass and vocals), and John.

Pacific Orchestra performed regularly on the awkward stage of J. C. Dobbs on South Street in Philadelphia. This picture was taken there soon after the "Electricity" EP was released in 1982. Ricardo is playing percussion.

Recording the "Infinity Ship" record with producers Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. (l to r) John, Sly, Richie, Steve "Face" Fuchs (bass and vocals), Khan, Joe, and Robbie.

The Pacific Orchestra line up who recorded the "Hold Tight" album in Atlanta with producer Eddie Offord. (l to r) John, Face (bass), Khan, Nick Ruggieri (drums), and Joe Grassi (guitar).

The last Pacific Orchestra line up; (l to r) John, Joe, Tom Cucinotta (bass), Paul Triff (drums), and Khan.

In February of 2011, Pacific Orchestra reunited for a one off show at J.C. Dobbs. Pictured (l ~ r) are John, Spins Nitely (vocals and guitar),Richie (hidden behind Khan), Khan, Face and Joe.