The Evolving Bassist: What's New with RR

I cannot begin to tell you how I feel, except to say I am on cloud 20! It was an incredible event. The LSU Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of… Read More »

A four movement work inspired by the incredible sculptures of an American artist, Elizabeth Catlett; on February 28-29, 2012, QUIET PRIDE will be performed with Brian Shaw & the Louisiana… Read More »

There are lots of things to check out! Thanks for stopping by, and please come back often! Read on for updates about my trip to Argentina as well as some upcoming activities,… Read More »

New videos added to the Videos Page.

I just returned from an exciting seven- day visit to Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr. Oupa Salemane from the JAZZ FOUNDATION invited me to bring my big band music augmented with… Read More »

Mass Transit, my three-movement symphony orchestra work, debuted with two performances, May 7, 2011 in Idyllwild, CA & May 8 at The Redcat Theater in LA, which is the culmination… Read More »

Featuring the Out Front Trio of Reid, Steve Allee (piano) & Duduka Da Fonseca (drums), with very special guests, legendary saxophonist Bobby Watson, trumpeter Freddie Hendrix, saxophonist J.D. Allen &… Read More »