Rufus Reid

Bassist

Birthday February 10, 1944

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Georgia

Age 80 years old

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About

Jazz bassist and bandleader who played for Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, and Eddie Harris. He is also an author and released The Evolving Bassist in 1974.

Before Fame

He was a trumpet player for the United States Air Force. Afterwards, he graduated from Northwestern University with a music degree.

Trivia

In 2001, he was recipient of the Distinguished Achievement Award from The International Society of Bassists.

Family Life

He had a son, Michel, with his wife Doris.

Associated With

He recorded with Jack DeJohnette on Album Album.