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Tony Reedus

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Tony Reedus
Born(1959-09-22)September 22, 1959
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 2008(2008-11-16) (aged 49)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1981–2008
Labels
Formerly of

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

Biography

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Reedus was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1959.[1] At age 14, he began playing the drums, soon joining his school band.[1] His uncle, James Williams, a pianist for The Jazz Messengers, inspired him to play jazz.[1] In 1978, he began attending Memphis State University, studying music and playing in local clubs.[2] 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.[2]

Reedus first gained attention performing in Woody Shaw's band in 1981, remaining with the group until it disbanded in 1983.[1] 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.[1]

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.[2]

Discography

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As leader

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  • The Far Side (Jazz City, 1988)[3]
  • Incognito (Enja, 1989)
  • Minor Thang (Criss Cross, 1996)
  • People Get Ready (Sweet Basil, 1998)

As sideman

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With Joanne Brackeen

With Robin Eubanks & Steve Turre

With Kenny Garrett

With Benny Golson

With Benny Green

  • Prelude (Criss Cross, 1988)

With Geoff Keezer

With Harold Mabern

With Ronnie Mathews

With Mulgrew Miller

With Dick Oatts

With Woody Shaw

With Jim Snidero

With James Spaulding

With Walt Weiskopf Quintet

  • Anytown (Criss Cross, 1998)

With Anthony Wonsey

  • Blues for Hiroshi (Sharp Nine, 2004)

References

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Footnotes
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Tony Reedus Musician". All About Jazz. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Tamarkin, Jeff (April 25, 2019). "Drummer Tony Reedus Dies at 49". JazzTimes. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  3. ↑ Cordle, Owen (April 25, 2019). "Tony Reedus: The Far Side". JazzTimes. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
General references
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