Jeff Reed Quintet

Recording of their performance on 5/22/21

Sean Jones, trumpet
Todd Marcus, bass clarinet
Jonathan Epley, guitar
Eric Kennedy, drums
Jeff Reed, bass

Jeff Reed is an acoustic bassist, electric bassist, composer, and educator residing in Baltimore, MD. One of the most in-demand sidemen in the area, Jeff has performed extensively throughout the United States and throughout the world.  As a sideman, Reed frequently works with bass vibraphonist Warren Wolf, trumpeter Sean Jones, and bass clarinetist Todd Marcus.  Jeff has also performed with a slew of musicians over the years including Gary Thomas, Miguel Zenon, David Sanchez, Dave Kikoski, Dave Liebmann, Tom Scott, Jeff Coffin, Bennie Maupin, Kirk Whalum, Take 6, and Tom Morello to name a few. Reed has also been recorded on over fifty full-length albums.

Streaming cost is $10
Donations are welcomed.

“Unlike some bassists who are content to compose and remain mostly as a vital cog of the rhythm section, Reed does that but also manages to solo on almost every piece. He has a lyrical touch but can swing too.”  - Jim Hynes, Making a Scene Music Magazine, July 29, 2020