2012-01-06
Critical Jazz includes Rufus in his JEN conference highlights - with an interview coming soon. "Reid's passion is tempered with the wisdom and common sense that every young musician should hear. Reid even reminded this critic ( in general terms) not to
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2012-01-04
Dave (AllAboutJazz Download of the Day editor and Emusic.com writer) reviews on his personal blog, birdistheworm.com, Hues and writes, "Reid puts on a deft display of compositional talent."
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2011-11-12
JazzTimes reviews Reid's latest album and writes, "The Out Front trio is both a hard-swinging ensemble and a sensitive mood setter. Hues of a Different Blue is a beautifully recorded document of this versatile group and leader covering several bases adm
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2011-10-01
Critical Jazz heralds, "With Rufus Reid & Out Front you get vibrant straight ahead jazz, no frills but with all the depth, flavor and texture you can handle."
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2011-08-03
A Veteran Sideman Takes the Lead
The New York Times' Nate Chinen reviewed Reid's show at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola and writes, "the highlight of the set was "It's the Nights I Like," a mid-tempo hard-bop reverie with a walking bass line that's not out front, perhaps, but certainly i read more
2011-07-28
Jazz Listings July 29th - Aug 4
Reid's show at Dizzy's is a critics pick in The New York Times Jazz Listing. Nate Chinen calls him "A stalwart bassist and bandleader." read more
2011-07-28
IN THE CLUBS: Parties, shows and nightlife
The Patriot Ledger previews Reid's Boston date and writes, "check out jazz star Rufus Reid's new sextet at Scullers; their new CD is killer." read more
2011-07-18
Bass player brings fine pedigree
Don Albert of IOL writes, "South Africa is soon to hear one of the most experienced bass players in jazz, Rufus Reid" in the article Bass player brings fine pedigree read more
2011-06-02
Review: Hues of a Different Blue
Jazz Inside Magazine reviews "Hues" calling it, "a sterling, definitive exemplar of what an ideal jazz album should be-fabulous musicianship in service of the music, expansive tunes played with succinctness and restraint, and variety." read more
2011-06-01
Rufus Reid, Hues of a Different Blue
Jake Kot of the Bass Musician Magazine raves, "Hues of a Different Blue, continues [Reid's] legacy as one of the most important voices on upright to date...a musically diverse and compositionally rich collection of tunes that will leave any listener cap read more
2011-05-15
Columbia Tribune written by Jon Poses
"Reid’s technical prowess, his exceptional tonal quality and musicality combined with his now-vast experience...compel one to listen to what he makes available to the world. read more
2011-05-08
Jazz Police written by Andrea Canter
"In any configuration, the musicians of Hues of a Different Blue paint with sure and complementary colors, the common denominator a leader who can bring out the beauty and timelessness of any composition, including his own." read more
2010-11-09
Rifftides Review by Doug Ramsey
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2010-10-29
Edmonton Journal Review by Roger Levesque
"You just can't ignore the gorgeous, fat sound of his acoustic instrument" read more
2010-10-14
Seattle Times Review by Andrew Gilbert
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2010-10-08
See Magazine Review by Don Berner
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2010-10-06
NPR.org Review by Josh Jackson
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2010-09-30
Jazz Weekly Review by George W. Harris
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2010-09-07
Chronogram.com Review by Peter Aaron
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2010-07-15
Louisville Music News Review by Martin Z. Kasdan Jr.
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2010-07-07
Winnipeg Free Press Review
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2010-06-28
Jazzpolice.com Review by Ronaldo Oregano
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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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