Steve Reid is an American

jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its roots are in blues, ragtime, European harmony, African rhythmic rituals, spirituals, h ...

percussionist and founding member of

The Rippingtons The Rippingtons are an American contemporary jazz group, mainly relating to the genres smooth jazz, jazz fusion, jazz pop, and crossover jazz. Formed in 1985 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman, their career has spanned more than three d ...

. He co-founded

in 1987 and played with

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in 1987–88. In 1993, 1995, and 1997 he was named Percussionist of the Year by '' Jazziz'' magazine.

Discography

As leader

* ''Bamboo Forest'' (Sugo, 1994) * ''Water Sign'' (Telarc, 1996) * ''Mysteries'' (Telarc, 1997) * Passion In Paradise (DOMO, 1999) * ''Dream Scapes'' (Eagle Music Group, 2001)

As sideman

With Supertramp * ''Live '88'' (A&M, 1988) With Rob Mullins * ''Tokyo Nights'' (Nova, 1990)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Reid, Steve American jazz drummers The Rippingtons members Domo Records artists Telarc Records artists 1944 births Living people American male drummers Drummers from Colorado