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Benny Reid
Benny Reid (born October 7, 1980) is a jazz saxophonist, music producer, and composer. Reid was born in Westfield, New Jersey, and his parents exposed him to the music of John Coltrane and Miles Davis.[1] His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the Buddy Rich band.[2] Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences Stan Getz, Joe Henderson, and Paul Desmond.[2] In 2002, he graduated with a Bachelor of Music Jazz at Indiana University School of Music.[1] In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from Queens College.[3] Reid also studied with Barry Harris, Eric Alexander, Mike LeDonne, Chris Potter, and Dick Oatts.[2] Reid's first album as leader, Findings, was released in 2007 by Concord Records.[1] His second, Escaping Shadows, includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by Pat Metheny.[1] Reid released Follow the Leader on Fat Beats, a reimagined work of the iconic Eric B. & Rakim album of the same name which went on to achieve number one status on two Billboard charts.[4] Reid is active composing and performing themes for national commercials and music in film and television.[5] Most recently Reid scored the Nas directed Showtime series Supreme Team alongside Havoc of Mobb Deep.[6] References
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