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Tony Reedus

American jazz musician (1959–2008)

Summary

American jazz musician (1959–2008)

Field	Value
name	Tony Reedus
birth_date
birth_place	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
death_date
death_place	New York City, U.S.
genre	Jazz
occupation	Musician
instrument	Drums
years_active	1981–2008
label
past_member_of

Tony Reedus (September 22, 1959 – November 16, 2008) was an American jazz drummer.

Biography

Reedus was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1959. At age 14, he began playing the drums, soon joining his school band. His uncle, James Williams, a pianist for The Jazz Messengers, inspired him to play jazz. In 1978, he began attending Memphis State University, studying music and playing in local clubs. Trumpeter Woody Shaw asked Reedus to audition for his band in New York, following a performance at Blues Alley in Memphis, and in 1980, he left college to join Shaw's group.

Reedus first gained attention performing in Woody Shaw's band in 1981, remaining with the group until it disbanded in 1983. He has also played with Dave Stryker, Mulgrew Miller, Mike Nock, Kenny Garrett, Benny Golson, James Williams, and Anthony Wonsey, among others, and recorded five albums as a leader.

He noted his influences as drummers Art Blakey, Louis Hayes, Elvin Jones, Victor Lewis, Max Roach, Chick Webb, and Tony Williams.****

Reedus died of a pulmonary embolism at John F. Kennedy International Airport at the age of 49. He had just returned from a tour in Italy with pianist Mike LeDonne.

Discography

As leader

The Far Side (Jazz City, 1988)
Incognito (Enja, 1989)
Minor Thang (Criss Cross, 1996)
People Get Ready (Sweet Basil, 1998)

As sideman

With Joanne Brackeen

Power Talk (Turnipseed, 1994) With Robin Eubanks & Steve Turre
Dedication (JMT, 1989) With Kenny Garrett
Introducing Kenny Garrett (Criss Cross, 1985)
Garrett 5 (Paddle Wheel, 1989)
African Exchange Student (Atlantic, 1990) With Benny Golson
Benny Golson Quartet Live (Dreyfus, 1989 [1991])
Benny Golson Quartet (LRC Ltd., 1990)
Domingo (Dreyfus, 1992)
I Remember Miles (Alfa Jazz, 1993) With Benny Green
Prelude (Criss Cross, 1988) With Geoff Keezer
Waiting in the Wings (Sunnyside, 1989)
With Our Own Eyes (Novus, 1993) With Harold Mabern
Mabern's Grooveyard (DIW, 1996)
Maya with Love (DIW, 2000) With Ronnie Mathews
Selena's Dance (Timeless, 1988) With Mulgrew Miller
Wingspan (Landmark, 1987)
Time and Again (Landmark, 1991) With Dick Oatts
Gratitude (SteepleChase, 2007) With Woody Shaw
United (Columbia, 1981)
Lotus Flower (Enja, 1982)
Master of the Art (Elektra Musicia, 1982)
Night Music (Elektra Musicia, 1982)
The Time Is Right (Red, 1983) With Jim Snidero
Tippin' (Savant, 2007) With James Spaulding
The Smile of the Snake (HighNote, 1997) With Walt Weiskopf Quintet
Anytown (Criss Cross, 1998) With Anthony Wonsey
Blues for Hiroshi (Sharp Nine, 2004)

References

;Footnotes

;General references

References

"Tony Reedus Musician".
Tamarkin, Jeff. (April 25, 2019). "Drummer Tony Reedus Dies at 49".
Cordle, Owen. (April 25, 2019). "Tony Reedus: The Far Side".

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