The Evolving Bassist: What's New with RR

Being nominated for a GRAMMY in such an amazing thing.  I think about Elizabeth Catlett and want to share her with all of you.  If you have not checked her out, may I suggest you go to http://elizabethcatlett.net/.  Note the time line.  Some of the years will have a short … Read More

“Quiet Pride ~ The Elizabeth Catlett Project” was nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.  “Recognition”   Track From “Quiet Pride ~ The Elizabeth Catlett Project” was nominated for Best Instrumental Composition. What an adventure this is!  I am  thrilled.  I need to thank many people who helped make these GRAMMY … Read More

It was a spectacular evening performing my music, Quiet Pride – The Elizabeth Catlett Project, with a GREAT band.  This  is a wonderful venue that is also capable of projecting the magnificent images of the Elizabeth Catlett sculptures as we performed this five movement suite. The audience was very attentive, … Read More

Motéma Music has put my latest CD, “Quiet Pride ~ The Elizabeth Catlett Project” up for Grammy Awards in several categories this year. Exciting times!  

We have a treat for you! The Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society is presenting The Rufus Reid Quartet on Sunday and you will  hear Gary Bartz play with us!  We’ll have Steve, Duduka, Freddie and myself as usual, but there will Gary Bartz to mix things up as only he can. … Read More

Come to The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts  ~  October 10, 2014.  The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation is honoring Joanne Brackeen this year for her contributions as pianist and composer, with the BNY Mellon Jazz Living Legacy Award.  It is also celebrating 20 years of honoring jazz … Read More

This week, Sept, 23-28, 2014, The Kirk Lightsey Quartet at The Village Vanguard. Kirk Lightsey, Rufus Reid and Victor Lewis, adding Ed Cherry!  How long has it been since this trio has worked together?  Make your reservations now!  See what Nate Chinen had to say in The New York Times … Read More

What a weekend! There is something special about making music in Chicago.  My “Hues of a Different Blue” Band appeared on the Festival Friday eve.  Steve Allee, Winard Harper, Bobby Watson, Derrick Gardner and JD Allen and myself!  We were ready, and we had a fabulous time.  We ended our … Read More

Special Event:   Saturday, August 3o, 2014 at The Jazz Kitchen, Indianapolis IN  Make reservations now! Rufus Reid – bass  ~ Steve Allee – piano  ~ Steve Houghton – percussionist  ~ Come hear the special chemistry these three musicians have together. If you have not heard Steve Houghton play with Steve … Read More

I am thrilled to take my “Hues” band to The Chicago Jazz Festival.  Friday, August 29, at The Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park in Chicago, IL.   6:00pm – 7:00pm   This is my “Hues of a Different Blue” band.  Come and you will hear Bobby Watson, JD Allen, Derrick Gardner, … Read More