Steve Reid (The Rippingtons)

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Steve Reid
Born (1955-11-14) November 14, 1955 (age 67)
Denver, Colorado, USA
GenresJazz, New Age
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Percussion
Years active1970s–present

Steve Reid is an American jazz percussionist and founding member of The Rippingtons. [1] He co-founded The Rippingtons in 1987 and played with Supertramp in 1987–88. [1] In 1993, 1995, and 1997 he was named Percussionist of the Year by Jazziz magazine. [1]

Contents

Discography

As leader

As sideman

With Rob Mullins

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Ankeny, Jason. "Steve Reid". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 July 2019.