Rufus Reid
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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.
