Bob Reynolds (saxophonist)
| Bob Reynolds | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 29, 1977 |
| Origin | Morristown, NJ |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute |
| Associated acts | John Mayer, Brian Blade, Janek Gwizdala, Snarky Puppy |
| Website | http://www.bobreynoldsmusic.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Selmer Mark VI, P. Mauriat Unlaquered System 76 2nd Edition Tenor, Yamaha Soprano Saxophone | |
Bob Reynolds is a Grammy Award-winning jazz tenor saxophonist.
Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Bob's family moved to Jacksonville, Florida. Bob started playing saxophone at age 13 and attended high school at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts with a well-known jazz band. After graduating, Bob traveled to Boston to begin taking classes at Berklee College of Music where he studied with George Garzone and Hal Crook. Reynolds' 2006 release of the album "Can't Wait For Perfect" was voted Best Debut in the Village Voice's jazz poll. Bob Reynolds has received numerous awards and honors, including a Grammy Award with Snarky Puppy in 2017, 4 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer awards and Berklee's Billboard Magazine Endowed Scholarship. Bob has worked with musicians including John Mayer, Brian Blade, Aaron Goldberg, Gregory Hutchinson, Tom Harrell and Snarky Puppy. Bob lives in Los Angeles and currently tours with Snarky Puppy.
Discography
As Leader
- The Bob Reynolds Quartet (2000)
- Live at the Jazz Corner (2003)
- Can't Wait For Perfect (2006)
- Live in New York (2010)
- A Live Life (2011)
- Live at the Blue Whale 1-25-13 (2013)
- Somewhere in Between(2013)
- Déjà Vu (2014)
- Bob Reynolds Guitar Band (2017)
- Hindsight (Forthcoming 2017)
With John Mayer
- Where the Light Is (2008)
- Battle Studies (2009)
With Snarky Puppy
- We Like It Here (2014)
- Culcha Vulcha (2016)
Awards and honors
- 4x ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards
- Berklee's Billboard Magazine Endowed Scholarship
- 2016: Culcha Vulcha, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album