Nat Reeves

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Nat Reeves
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Reeves in 2013
Background information
Born (1955-05-27) May 27, 1955 (age 69)
Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Genres Jazz
Occupations
Instrument Double bass
Years active1982–present
Website natreeves.com

Nat Reeves (born may 27, 1955) is an American jazz bassist. He resides in Hartford, Connecticut, and teaches at The Hartt School of the University of Hartford. He also performs internationally with a number of jazz artists.

Contents

Band leaders

Reeves has worked with Jackie McLean, Kenny Garrett, Joe Farnsworth, and others. [1]

Discography

As leader

As sideman

With Eric Alexander

With Steve Davis

With Joe Farnsworth

With Kenny Garrett

With David Hazeltine

With Randy Johnston

With Harold Mabern

With Steve McCraven

With Jackie McLean

With Saori Yano  [ ja ]

With others

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References

  1. Bogdanov, Vladimir; Woodstra, Chris; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2001). All music guide: the definitive guide to popular music. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 1292. ISBN   978-0-87930-627-4.
  2. Nat Reeves discography, accessed March 12, 2018
  3. Nat Reeves discography, accessed March 12, 2018