Benny Reid
Benny Reid | |
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| Born | October 7, 1980 Westfield, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Concord |
| Website | www |
Benny Reid (born October 7, 1980) is a jazz saxophonist.
Reid was born in Westfield, New Jersey, and his parents exposed him to the music of John Coltrane and Miles Davis.[1] His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the Buddy Rich band.[2] Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, and Paul Desmond.[2] In 2002, he graduated from the music program at Indiana University.[1] He also studied with Eric Alexander, Mike LeDonne, Chris Potter, and Dick Oatts.[2]
Reid's first album as leader, Findings, was released in 2007 by Concord Records.[1] His second, Escaping Shadows, includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by Pat Metheny.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Collar, Matt. "Benny Reid". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Take Five With Benny Reid". All About Jazz. 16 September 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
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Categories:
- Living people
- American jazz alto saxophonists
- American male saxophonists
- Songwriters from New Jersey
- Indiana University alumni
- People from Westfield, New Jersey
- Concord Records artists
- 1980 births
- 21st-century saxophonists
- 21st-century American male musicians
- American male jazz musicians