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“Hues Of A Different Blue”
Featuring the “Out Front” Trio of Rufus Reid, Steve Allee (piano) & Duduka Da Fonseca (drums), with very special guests, legendary saxophonist Bobby Watson, trumpeter Freddie Hendrix, saxophonist J.D. Allen & master Brazilian composer/ guitarist Toninho Horta. Produced by Suzi Reynolds, released 2012 by Motéma Music.
Reid’s latest outing, Hues of a Different Blue, continues his legacy as one of the most important voices on upright to date.
Since their previous recording, Out Front, the fantastic chemistry of the Out Front Trio (Reid w/Steve Allee and Duduka Da Fonseca) has only grown stronger and deeper, plainly evident in their reading of Reid's new compositions and the standards that comprise Hues of a Different Blue. Rufus Reid has created an album of music that can best be described with one word, unforgettable; clearly for the musicians, but most importantly, for the listeners.
“Hues” should be considered a sterling, definitive exemplar of what an ideal jazz album should be –fabulous musicianship in service of the music, expansive tunes played with succinctness and restraint, and variety. Jazz Inside Magazine
Containing excellent musicianship, a marvelous performance from bassist Rufus Reid, charts that sizzle and music full of rich melodies, Hues of A Different Blue is an obvious success deserving of critical acclaim from critics and audiences alike. EJazz News
His latest outing, Hues of a Different Blue, continues his legacy as one of the most important voices on upright to date. Reid has created a musically diverse and compositionally rich collection of tunes that will leave any listener captivated. Great compositions, great playing, and musical diversity sum up this latest offering by Rufus, and it deserves everyone’s attention…I recommend it. Bass Musician Magazine The Rufus Reid Trio “OUT FRONT”
Featuring the “Out Front” Trio of Rufus Reid, Steve Allee (piano) & Duduka Da Fonseca (drums) Produced by Suzi Reynolds, released 2011 by Motéma Music.
Out Front is further confirmation that there is nothing typical about Rufus Reid, his music or his bands. This CD is Reid’s remarkable celebration of a passion for musical diversity, and his first recording with two colleagues and peers invited to share the spotlight, their music and exceptional chemistry, pianist Steve Allee and drummer Duduka Da Fonseca. “Steve and Duduka’s maturity, sensitivity and ability to feel and hear what I am playing puts us in synch with one another and helps us to complete the other’s thoughts in our musical conversation,” says Reid.
Allee’s lush, inspired pianism is an outgrowth of stints with Buddy Rich, John Clayton, David “Fathead” Newman. On Out Front he lends his original compositions Ebony and The Rise of the Row.
Grammy nominee, Da Fonseca is known internationally as one of Brazil’s quintessential musicians who began his career with legends Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrid Gilberto and Stan Getz. Here he contributes his original, Doña Maria, and Dry Land, written by his countryman, composer Marcos Silva, and a straight ahead, hardcore groove rarely heard on recording by this master of Brazilian drums.
Most of the music here is composed by Reid and it covers a lot of ground. Collectively the band can blast like the Jazz Messengers or gently float through a lyrical piece, and leader Reid holds it all together with his elegant playing. Cadence
Reid steps "out front" with a muscular new trio who project the empathy, warmth and joyous spirit of a group that has played together for years. Downbeat What is immediately apparent is the power of this group. This is not only a meeting of three masters, but one of those instances where chemistry and incredible talent came together to truly create MAGIC. Jazz Inside Magazine Now Available for Immediate Concert Bookings: The Rufus Reid “Out Front” Trio The Rufus Reid “Hues of a Different Blue” Sextet The Rufus Reid “Kennedy Center” Quintet
Contact:
Management/Production: Suzi Reynolds & Associates, LLC Tel: 201.947.0961 Fax: 201.947.0962 [email protected]
Booking Agent: Geodesic Management Keith Ghion Tel: 646.415.9234 [email protected] Dan Strader Tel: 212.876.7085 [email protected]
Label Motéma Music Distribution in U.S : Allegro Tel: 212.860.6969 [email protected]