Rufus reids profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Rufus reid with the sirius quartet audiophile audition. This edition will mark twentysix years in publication, as the industry standard for bass method books. Rufus reid born february 10, 1944, in atlanta, georgia is an american jazz bassist, educator, and composer. Album album jack dejohnettes special edition, jack. This edition is a revision of his first two bass books the evolving bassist and evolving upward there is also much new material added to this edition.
Rufus reid the evolving bassist double bass string instruments. Contains more transcriptions of reids recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes, and additional ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines. As the final issue of their distinguished second subscription series, the audiophile vinyl boutique label, newvelle records, has again expanded their palette by pairing the iconic jazz bassist, rufus reid, with the boundary expanding sirius quartet two violins, viola, and cello to explore eight compositions blending chamber music with. It seems to be a pretty good book for the jazz bassist ill be adding pages as i progress so it could take awhile. Rufus reid has long been one of the worlds top bassists. In december 2003, the evolving bassist dvd was released. This new millennium edition of rufus reid s the evolving bassist marks 26 years in publication as the standard in bass method books. Rufus says, the responsibilities of the jazz bassist are astronomical. Drummerkeyboardist jack dejohnette contributed five of the six compositions all but monks mood and they cover a wide range of styles and moods, from new orleans suite and festival to the ambitious third world anthem and a revisit to his zoot suite. In the evolving bassist dvd you will learn bassline construction, technique, and music theory. The evolving bassist for more than four decades, reid has cultivated that most precious commodity of instrumental music a personal identity and sonic imprint.
Rufus reid the evolving bassist free ebook download as pdf file. Evolving upward bass book ii rufus reid free download as pdf file. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from rufus reid at the discogs marketplace. With the help of jazz giants, lewis nash on drums and mulgrew miller on piano, rufus demonstrates his techniques and concepts so you can see and hear how these concepts are applied to the real world of jazz performance. Rufus reid the evolving bassist pdf download this item. Rufus reid is an american jazz bassist, educator, and composer. There is technique and fingering for electric and upright, walking line theory, solo work, rhythmic figures. Free to download, courtesy of the duke university library. It seems to be a pretty good book for the jazz bassist.
Contains more transcriptions of reid s recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes, and. You can expect to find a wealth of important bass playing information. The simandl and evolving bassist are like the text book and eds book and the abersold books are the practice game which are certainly more musical and fun although each are very valuable learning tools. Contains more transcriptions of reids recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes, and. Rufus reid listen and stream free music, albums, new. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Rufus reid s major professional career began in chicago and continues since 1976 in new york city. For several years, reid has been a participant in the bmi jazz composers workshop which has empowered him to move more deeply into the. Read more at wikipedia this entry is from wikipedia, the usercontributed encyclopedia.
Contains more transcriptions of reid s recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes, and additional ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines. Rufus reid its the nights i like, released 12 april 2011 one of the most magnificent jazz bassists in history all music guide. Rufus reid applied microphone technology microphone for. These booklets are downloadable from pedersens site in digital. Jun 21, 2016 in the evolving bassist dvd you will learn bassline construction, technique, and music theory. Rufus reid talks about the importance of jazz education youtube. A comprehensive new edition based on major revisions to reid s the evolving bassist and evolving upward.
Rufus reid the evolving bassist double bass string. A comprehensive new edition based on major revisions to reids the evolving bassist and evolving upward. Evolving upward bass book ii rufus reid bass guitar. Iconic bassist rufus reid reid will perform two shows at the march 12 jazz.
Rufus reid, one of todays premiere bassists on the international jazz scene, with his reputation firmly established in the education arena, now adds composition to his vitae. If this is true, we as bassists must not ask questions as to how should things go. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from rufus reid trio at the discogs marketplace. A comprehensive method in developing a total musical concept for the aspiring jazz bass player. The evolving bassist for more than four decades, reid has cultivated that most precious commodity of instrumental music a personal identity. Most of jack dejohnettes special editions recordings are quite rewarding and this set is no exception. Rufus reids major professional career began in chicago and continues since 1976 in new york city. January, 2000, the books millennium edition was published. I analyzed the evolving bassist rufus reid, jazz bass compendium sigi.
Through the years since this book was first published, rufus began to feel that a major revision was needed. The companion dvd available separately and highly recommended is a gem in which rufus jams with two of the finest contemporary musicians illustrating various. The evolving bassist bass method rufus reid just found this book at powlls in portland. Rufus reid releases quiet pride, a tribute to the life and work of elizabeth catlett. Through the years since these books were first published, rufus has worked on. Rufus reid talks about the importance of jazz education. This new millennium edition of rufus reids the evolving bassist marks 26 years in publication as the standard in bass method books. Free sheet music downloads click any of the titles or images below to open a pdf version of the song. I also use ed fuquas book and jamey abersold books to practice what i have learned in the simandl and rufus reid books. The evolving bassist by rufus reid is designed to take you through the process to help you become that consummate bass player. When rufus reid came out with the evolving bassist, the concept was.
The evolving bassist millennium edition by rufus reid. His restrained yet emphatic and pungent tone, read full biography. Rufus travels throughout the world as guest artist performing his compositons with both small and large ensembles. However, with the addition of more transcriptions from rufus reid s recorded solos, original compositions arranged as duets, new etudes pdf, and additional ways to learn tunes and conceive better bass lines, the evolving bassist is bigger and better than ever. Hes toured and recorded with stan getz, kenny burrell, nancy wilson, thad jones and mel lewis, dexter gordon, benny golson, and countless others. Music profile for rufus reid, born 10 february 1944. The title tune of the new rufus reid quintet cd is an adaptation of that big band work. Blues changes, rhythm changes, modal music, and more will be demonstrated. Rufus reid applied microphone technology microphone. Youll learn bassline construction, technique, and music theory, then you can apply these concepts to playing classic jazz standards such as have you met miss jones, embraceable you, the song is you, and rufuss own composition its the nights i like.
The evolving bassist on this dvd rufus is able to bring to life the example and concepts in his bestselling method. Sep 07, 2010 complete bass line transcription book from vol. Rufus reid is known for his work on do the right thing 1989, twin peaks. For all musicians wishing to learn fantastic bass lines.
Youll learn bassline construction, technique, and music theory, then you can apply these concepts to playing classic jazz standards such as have you met miss jones, embraceable you, the song is you, and rufus s own composition its the nights i like. A prolific bassist whos seemingly always in the recording studio, rufus reids name appears on countless hard bop, bebop, swing, and even some pop sessions. The intimacy of the bass, an album by rufus reid on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Playing with hundreds of the worlds greatest musicians, he is famously the bassist that saxophonist dexter gordon chose when he returned to the states from his decadelong exile in denmark. The evolving bassist by rufus reid plastic comb 25. After the fifties the double bass assumed a major solo status in free and avant garde styles of jazz. Composer, educator, bassist, gait keeper and prophet article by david hadley ray, published on october 12, 2017 at all about jazz. By rufus reid the bassist of any group or ensemble is the core, the foundation, the rock, one who stabilizes the unit when it becomes shaky and the individual that everyone depends on dearly to always be there. Rufus reid, one of todays premiere bassists on the international jazz scene, with his reputation firmly established in the education arena, now adds composition. During that period he began to be seriously interested in the bass.
Rufus reid, bassist national jazz museum in harlem. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is dedicated to the student who may have difficulty finding or being able to afford a regular teacher. This two and one half hour dvd also offers a concert view, featuring mulgrew miller and lewis nash.
Rufus reid biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. The evolving bassist by rufus reid, 9780757915659, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The evolving bassist bass method rufus reid ireal pro. The gait keeper is a result of a commission from cornell university jazz ensemble. These days, reid is increasingly stepping into the spotlight as a bandleader, and his big band is truly remarkable. Shop and buy the evolving bassist millennium edition sheet music. The first, the evolving bassist, an aid in developing a total musical concept for the double bass and. The evolving bassist millennium edition is designed to take every player through. The first, the evolving bassist, an aid in developing a. Apr 12, 2011 rufus reid its the nights i like, released 12 april 2011 one of the most magnificent jazz bassists in history all music guide. In the evolving bassist dvd you will learn bass line construction, technique, and music theory. The fundamental material has been kept intact because classic concepts do not change.