Nat Reeves | |
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![]() Reeves in 2013 | |
Background information | |
Born | Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | Double bass |
Years active | 1982–present |
Website | natreeves |
Nat Reeves (born 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. As a bassist, he is regarded as a precise accompanist, known for his impeccable time, deep tones and great earthy, organic sound.
Reeves has worked with Jackie McLean, Kenny Garrett, Joe Farnsworth, and others. [1]
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
With others
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