Bassists · b. 1944

Rufus Reid

American bassist, educator, and composer

Born
10 February 1944
Atlanta
Country
United States
Active
1976–
Record labels
Motéma Music
Discography
9 albums

Biography

Rufus Reid is a jazz musician who plays double bass and bass instrument. Rufus Reid was born on 10 February 1944 in Atlanta. The music is usually filed under jazz and bebop. Record labels: Motéma Music. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “Perpetual Stroll” (1981) to “Rufus Reid presents Caelan Cardello” (2024). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship.

Rufus Reid (born February 10, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American jazz bassist, educator, and composer.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Perpetual Stroll 1981
Seven Minds 1985 · Live
Doublebass Delights 1996
The Intimacy of the Bass 1999
The Gait Keeper 2003
Out Front 2010
Quiet Pride: The Elizabeth Catlett Project 2014
It's the Nights I Like 2024
Rufus Reid presents Caelan Cardello 2024

Also plays on

Albums where Rufus Reid is credited as a sideman

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Rufus Reid play?

Rufus Reid is known for playing double bass and bass instrument.

When and where was Rufus Reid born?

Rufus Reid was born 10 February 1944 in Atlanta.

What are Rufus Reid's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Perpetual Stroll (1981), Seven Minds (1985), Doublebass Delights (1996), The Intimacy of the Bass (1999) and The Gait Keeper (2003).

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