Steve Reid

American musician (1944-2010)

Born: 29 January 1944
The Bronx
Died: 13 April 2010
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1960–
Record labels: Motown, Soul Jazz Records
Discography: 8 albums

Biography

Steve Reid was a jazz musician who played drum kit and percussion instrument. Steve Reid was born on 29 January 1944 in The Bronx and died on 13 April 2010 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and crossover jazz. Record labels: Motown and Soul Jazz Records. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Nova” (1976) to “Steve Reid Quartet - Live in Europe” (2020).

Steve Reid (January 29, 1944 – April 13, 2010) was an American jazz drummer who played with Ornette Coleman, James Brown, Fela Kuti, Kieran Hebden, and Sun Ra. He worked as a session drummer for Motown.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Nova 1976

Rhythmatism 1976

Odyssey of the Oblong Square 1977

The Exchange Session Vol. 1 2006

The Exchange Session Vol. 2 2006

Tongues 2007

NYC 2008

Steve Reid Quartet - Live in Europe 2020 · Live

Also plays on

Albums where Steve Reid is credited as a sideman

1977	The Grip — Arthur Blythe	membranophone
1979	Metamorphosis — Arthur Blythe	instruments, membranophone
1988	Flying Home — Stanley Jordan	percussion

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Steve Reid play?

Steve Reid is known for playing drum kit and percussion instrument.

When and where was Steve Reid born?

Steve Reid was born 29 January 1944 in The Bronx.

What are Steve Reid's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Nova (1976), Rhythmatism (1976), Odyssey of the Oblong Square (1977), The Exchange Session Vol. 1 (2006) and The Exchange Session Vol. 2 (2006).

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