First published in print: Thursday, March 11, 2010 Rufus Reid -- "Out Front." In his latest disc from Motema Music, acclaimed bassist Reid has crafted a wonderful collection of high-energy, straight-ahead jazz that, he says in his liner notes, "stretches far beyond the bebop boundaries" he's known for. The explorations on this disc include the moving opening number, "Glory," and some wonderfully uptempo tunes such as "Dry Land" and "Crying Blues," as well as Brazilian-flavored "Dona Maria," which is the highlight of this wonderful disc. What makes the music work so well is the magical chemistry Reid has found with his trio. The other musicians are drummer Duduka Da Fonseca (who wrote "Dona Maria") and pianist Steve Allee, who each get to generously express their talents through the album, which reaffirms Reid's smart leadership in his position "Out Front."