The Evolving Bassist: What's New with RR

I was asked to come to the Vermont College of Fine Arts during their Summer Residency. They offer a MFA in Music Composition. I still consider myself a performer, who also composes. I realize I have quite a body of work, and that I have been at this for some … Read More

Newvelle Records! A most innovative company. You may remember that they released my Terrestrial Dance; The Rufus Reid Trio with The Sirius Quartet, on their Second Session. I believe that session is now sold out. They are sending out their Third Session Recordings this year. But they are continuing to … Read More

It felt really strange to be driving out to William Paterson Univ after all these years. They had a real treat in store for me. I was to visit all the groups assembled for the Summer Jazz Camp. I was delighted with the students attending this camp. Also beautiful to … Read More

Scott Stroman brought “Quiet Pride” to The Guildhall School of Music in January. I performed there with the Guildhall Jazz Orchestra. This is a good orchestra, and they also performed more of my compositions, including one of my latest big band compositions, “Of Regal Patience.” We performed in the beautiful … Read More

Looking back over this year, I am filled with pleasure at the wonderful people I have met, the myriad experiences I have had, the places I have been invited to, and the opportunity to get my music performed. It has been quite a year. We have so many people to … Read More

November saw me at the Double Bass Day at Melbourne Conservatory of Music. Rob Nairn spearheaded this amazing day, even to bringing me for this event. It was wonderful to see the young people performing. Our instrument is in good hands. Michael Tortoni gave me two nights at his JazzLab … Read More

I am so looking forward to this gig, Thursday,September 13 – Sunday, Sept 16. We will be recording “live” with hopes of a Rufus Reid Quartet Recording. It would be great to have your presence for this occasion! This is our second appearance at The Jazz Standard. Those of you … Read More

Friday and Saturday is the debut of my new commissioned work, REMEMBRANCE, for the PITTSBURGH NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE. The PNME show will be streamed live via Facebook live on the PNME FB page. It will be streamed both Friday and Saturday at 8pm EST. I have been in Pittsburgh since … Read More

What an incredible experience to spend the afternoon at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem preparing for the benefit concert for the Jazz Foundation. The Green Room was filled with people I do not see every day, and we were all there, happy to see each other, happy to be … Read More

This last weekend, I had the privilege of being invited to attend the ACF Board meeting in Minneapolis, MN. The ACF CONNECT program was developed in 2017 to partner with top notch ensembles. The Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble was the chosen partner. Three grants were awarded for the July 6 … Read More