Benny Reid (born October 7, 1980) is a jazz saxophonist, music producer, and composer.
Benny Reid | |
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| Born | October 7, 1980 Westfield, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, HipHop, R&B |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Concord, Fat Beats |
| Website | www |
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 with a Bachelor of Music Jazz at Indiana University School of Music.[1] In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from Queens College.[3] Reid also studied with Barry Harris, 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]
Reid released Follow the Leader on Fat Beats, a reimagined work of the iconic Eric B. & Rakim album of the same name which went on to achieve number one status on two Billboard charts.[4]
Reid is active composing and performing themes for national commercials and music in film and television.[5]
Most recently Reid scored the Nas directed Showtime series Supreme Team alongside Havoc of Mobb Deep.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Collar, Matt. "Benny Reid". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ a b c "Take Five With Benny Reid". All About Jazz. 16 September 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2017.
- ^ "Aaron Copland School of Music". qcpages.qc.cuny.edu. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ Hart, Ron (2019-09-24). "What Eric B. & Rakim Think About the 'Follow the Leader' Jazz Covers Album". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ "Benny Reid". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ "Supreme Team (Official Series Site) Watch on Showtime". SHO.com. Retrieved 2022-08-06.