Steve Reid is an American jazz

Jazz

Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...

 percussionist, best known as a founding member of The Rippingtons

The Rippingtons

The Rippingtons are a contemporary group mainly relating to the genres Smooth jazz, Jazz pop, and Crossover jazz. Formed in 1986 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman , their career has spanned two decades...

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Reid began playing as a session musician

Session musician

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 in the 1970s, playing on hundreds of recordings. Reid cofounded The Rippingtons

The Rippingtons

The Rippingtons are a contemporary group mainly relating to the genres Smooth jazz, Jazz pop, and Crossover jazz. Formed in 1986 by guitarist and band leader Russ Freeman , their career has spanned two decades...

 in 1987 and also played with Supertramp

Supertramp

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 in 1987-88. In 1993, 1995, and 1997 he was named Percussionist of the Year by Jazziz magazine. He has released five albums under his own name.

Discography

• Bamboo Forest (1994)
• Water Sign (1996)
• Mysteries (1997)
• Island Paradise (1997)
• Passion in Paradise (1999)
• Dream Scapes (2001)
• Definitive Percussion Sampler