2010-06-03
E Music Review by Britt Robson
The musicianship is at such a high level that you cannot help but be pulled into this exceptional music.... easily one of the top five bassists in modern jazz. read more
2010-05-28
Musicians Radio Podcast with Rufus Reid
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2010-05-21
KUHF-FM Review
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2010-05-16
St Louis Post Review by Calvin Wilson
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2010-05-09
Pittsburgh Live Review by Bob Karlovitz
lively... classic read more
2010-05-03
Bassplayer.com by Phillip Booth
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2010-04-29
Downbeat Review
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2010-04-28
Allaboutjazz.com Review by J Hunter
Rufus Reid is a great, great bassist, with a strength and dexterity that comes through whether he is a leader or a sideman. read more
2010-04-27
JazzHouston.com Review
one of today's premiere bassists on the international jazz scene and a celebrated composer. read more
2010-04-15
Alibi.com Review by Mel Minter
The tones coming off the strings of Rufus Reid’s 19th-century bass seem to bloom in your ears—resonant, defined and expressive. read more
2010-04-10
Chicago Tribune Review by Howard Reich
one of the most versatile bassists in mainstream jazz... the luster of his tone and the delicacy of his phrasing brought the room to a hush read more
2010-04-08
All About Jazz Review by Ken Dryden
lush... shimmering... multi-faceted. read more
2010-04-05
Jazz Police Review by Andrea Canter
Reid and company operate at the level of the finest trios of Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett. read more
2010-04-02
Bass Musician Magazine Review by Damian Erskine
Rufus is a master.... nothing but pure and unfiltered musicality read more
2010-03-22
Indystar.com Review
“Out Front” shows the veteran bassist in fine form, expertly recorded — his big tone effortlessly propelling the music forward read more
2010-03-11
The Albany Times Union Review by Michael Janairo
magical chemistry.... wonderful collection of high-energy, straight-ahead jazz read more
2010-03-09
The Missourian Review by Ashley Reinsch
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2008-03-29
The Post Standard by Mark Bialczak - Performance Review
the four movements of the suite. Titled "Shadow Chasing," "Moods," "The Peaceful Flame" and "Collage," they drew the best work out of the musicians, fast and slow, loud and soft, all quite lovely down to the compelling, crashing piano cacophony fr read more
2008-03-27
The Post Standard - Performance Update
Jazz Renaissance man Rufus Reid performs Friday with the members of the CNY Jazz Orchestra. read more
2008-01-15
The Star Ledger - Feature - Jazz Therapy
as part of a continuing series at the hospital, there were the estimable guitarist Roni Ben-Hur and bassist Rufus Reid. read more
2007-11-01
Jazz Times Magazine By Owen Cordle - Review
This CD package is the most comprehensive portrait of the ever-instructive Reid we’re likely to get. read more
2007-10-14
All About Jazz By Rufus Reid
The motto of every bassist should be: Always assume that you are the only rhythmic and harmonic substance. read more
2007-09-06
All About Jazz By Jim Santella - Review
Hendrix is a pleasant surprise, powerful throughout the range of his instrument when the music heats up and soulful deep down inside when the mood turns mellow read more
2007-09-01
Downbeat By Philip Booth - Review
eid consistently offers an earthy tone, flawless intonation and fluid fingerwork. Plus, you can set your clock by the guy’s impeccable time. read more
2007-06-15
The New York Times By Nate Chinen - Performance Update
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2007-06-01
All Music Guide By Scott Yanow - Review
The CD has six of Reid's harmonically rich, moody, and slightly melancholy originals read more
2007-05-27
The Star Ledger By Zan Stewart - Review
"When She Smiles Upon Your Face" is another winner, with a mellifluous theme over a medium fast bossa-ish beat. read more
2007-05-22
Midwest Records - Review
it’s a great, intense listen for real jazzbos read more
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