 Reynolds then left for a time following his graduation and was replaced by Don McArthur in a group that was known as the Kingston Quartet, and in a resulting shuffle, Reynolds and Shane (back all the way from Hawaii) returned to the group, now rechristened the Kingston Trio.Their initial approach to music was determined by the skills that each member brought to the trio — Nick Reynolds sang a third above the melody and played tenor guitar, as well percussion instruments, such as bongos, congas, and BooBams.Reynolds provided the group with an ebullient vocal style, superb harmonizing, and an ability to convey tender lyrics with a touching intimacy.