Benny Reid | |
---|---|
Born | Westfield, New Jersey, U.S. | October 7, 1980
Genres | Jazz, HipHop, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
Years active | 1995–present |
Labels | Concord, Fat Beats |
Website |
www |
Benny Reid (born October 7, 1980) is a jazz saxophonist, music producer, and composer.
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]
Benny Reid | |
---|---|
Born | Westfield, New Jersey, U.S. | October 7, 1980
Genres | Jazz, HipHop, R&B |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone |
Years active | 1995–present |
Labels | Concord, Fat Beats |
Website |
www |
Benny Reid (born October 7, 1980) is a jazz saxophonist, music producer, and composer.
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]