october 23, 2026friday
7:00pm
9:00pm
october 24, 2026saturday
7:00pm
9:00pm
october 25, 2026sunday
7:00pm
9:00pm
Rufus Reid is one of a handful of true renaissance figures in the Arts. This bassist and composer has been an active presence in the jazz world since the 1970’s. He has recorded over 500 albums, 25 under his own name. Reid can be heard on recordings with Dexter Gordon, Andrew Hill, The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Quartet, Kenny Barron, Stan Getz, J.J. Johnson, Lee Konitz, Jack DeJohnette and many others.
He has received the prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship and the MacDowell Colony Grant among others. His 2014 release, Quiet Pride – The Elizabeth Catlett Project, received two Grammy Nominations; for Best Large Jazz Ensemble and for Best Instrumental Composition.
Rufus Reid continues to be the Evolving Bassist.
Rufus Reid – Bass
Dennis Mackrel – Conductor
Nathan Ecklund – Trumpet
Freddie Hendrix – Trumpet
David Adewumi – Trumpet
Summer Camargo – Trumpet
Freddie Hendrix – Trumpet
David Adewumi – Trumpet
Summer Camargo – Trumpet
Steve Wilson – Alto Saxophone
Alex Laurenzi – Alto Saxophone
Roxy Coss – Tenor Saxophone
Ron Blake – Tenor Saxophone
Carl Maraghi – Baritone Saxophone
Alex Laurenzi – Alto Saxophone
Roxy Coss – Tenor Saxophone
Ron Blake – Tenor Saxophone
Carl Maraghi – Baritone Saxophone
Ryan Keberle – Trombone
Dion Tucker – Trombone
Gina Benalcazar-Lopez – Trombone
Jennifer Wharton – Trombone
Dion Tucker – Trombone
Gina Benalcazar-Lopez – Trombone
Jennifer Wharton – Trombone
Steve Allee – Piano
Sheryl Bailey – Guitar
Maria Marmarou – Drums
Sheryl Bailey – Guitar
Maria Marmarou – Drums