The Evolving Bassist: What's New with RR

I am so delighted to be part of this day. I will be (virtually) in Xalapa, Mexico, doing a Master Class and a Concert pm this Jazz Day. Check my Performance Calendar for info. I was there in 2009 for an incredible week working with students and rehearsing the Jazzfest … Read More

Newvelle invites you to experience concerts at our favorite studio – East Side Sound – recorded by Marc Urselli and streaming to wherever you are in the world. These take place every weekend in April, 2021. Mine is April 23, 2021, at 8:00pm.

The International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers is holding a FREE virtual event to offer their members a chance to showcase their own work, facilitate conversation, and serve as a conduit for creativity and collaboration – similar to their conferences. Note: Free ~ Just Register. I will be the … Read More

The International Society of Bassists is hosting a new series on The Center Stage with Gary Karr. He will invite a guest and they will discuss this world of music they live in. For his first event, he has invited me. Tune in to see what transpires. Check the performance … Read More

Saturday, July 25, 12:00 Noon EDT ~ 5:00pm in Ireland ~~ The Sligo Jazz Project Zoomcast ~~ If you want to ask a question, email eddie@sligojazz.ie ~~John Goldsby, Steve Rodby and I will join you. I was present for the first Sligo Jazz Project week. It was 20 years ago! … Read More

Archived! Watch this for 30 days! The Legacy of Milt Hinton Saturday, July 25,2020, I had the privilege of being on a panel to talk about Milt Hinton. He was quite a human being; happy, delightful, funny, irreverent, a great story teller, an incredible bassist. That being said, we are … Read More

Leading Jazz Musicians and Educators share their history, wisdom, and insights, through a collection of well-produced video interviews. The Jazz Master Summit is the most beautifully produced interview series I have ever been part of. For the $20.00 ticket you gain access to other events that week such as live … Read More

Le 38 RIV Jazz Club and Bar, Paris, is hosting this poster. It was discovered by my nephew, John and Marinda Neumann. Great photo of Pierre Marcus. As you see in the post below, we had a wonderful celebration of my music at Dizzy’s Club last year. This year, March, … Read More

Thursday – Sunday, October 17-20, 2019! The Big Band Sound of Rufus Reid! Rufus is celebrating! I will only get to be 75 once. Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola has given me the opportunity to present my music to you. I have written new music for this stellar band to play … Read More

September 3-8, 2019, The Jazz Standard is offering some unusual and very special fare. Newvelle Records has been given the week to showcase their Four Seasons of Recordings. Tuesday, Sept 3, I will be performing there with the group that recorded Terrestrial Dance, The Rufus Reid Trio plus The Sirius … Read More