Rufus Reid on Tone Rows, and Starting a New Composition

Legendary bassist and composer Rufus Reid explains his “checklist” for breaking ground on a new piece, and demonstrates the tone rows that inspired his composition “Singing Head”.
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Rufus Reid is a legendary bass player, bandleader, composer, and co-founder of the Jazz Studies & Performance Program at William Patterson University. He has toured and recorded with Eddie Harris, Nancy Wilson, The Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, Dexter Gordon, J.J. Johnson, Art Farmer, Stan Getz, Kenny Burrell, and Kenny Barron, among countless others. Reid’s book, ‘The Evolving Bassist’, continues to be recognized as the industry standard, definitive bass method. As a composer, Reid’s 2014 big band album “Quiet Pride – The Elizabeth Catlett Project” was nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble, and Best Instrumental Composition for ‘Recognition’ (the first movement of the suite) at the 57th GRAMMY Awards.

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AUDIO CREDITS

Intro: “Chance Encounter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records. http://danjam.ca/

Example 2: “Singing Head”, composed by Rufus Reid. Performed by Rufus Reid on the album “Quiet Pride” (2013). Motéma.   / singing-head  

Closing: “Crunchy Peanut Butter”, composed by Daniel Jamieson. Performed by Danjam Orchestra, on the album “Sudden Appearance” (2011) OA2 Records. http://danjam.ca/
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PHOTO CREDITS

Rufus Reid photo by John Abbott

"Quiet Pride" album cover by Jimmy Katz