Tony Reedus
Tony Reedus (22 September 1959 – 16 November 2008) was an American jazz drummer.
Reedus first gained notice playing in Woody Shaw's band in the 1980s. He played with Dave Stryker, Mulgrew Miller, Art Blakey, Mike Nock, Kenny Garrett, James Williams, and Anthony Wonsey, among others, and recorded three albums as a leader.
He died of a pulmonary embolism at Kennedy Airport at the age of 49. He had just returned from a tour in Italy with pianist Mike LeDonne.[1]
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 (Bellaphon 1989)
- African Exchange Student (Atlantic Jazz 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 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 Jazz, 1998)
With Anthony Wonsey
- Blues for Hiroshi (Sharp Nine, 2004)
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