Here is an archive of public appearances/performances I've made.
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Sunday, September 29 Vocalist Ed Reed and pianist Sam Rudin ) together for the first time. The Back Room Music |
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Sunday, September 15 Vocalist Ed Reed with tenor saxophonist Anton Schwartz, pianist Adam Shulman, bassist John Wiitala and drummer Lorca Hart in a tribute to the great singer Shirley Horn. SFJAZZ Center |
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Sunday, June 2 Ed Reed and pianist Adam Shulman. The Back Room Music |
Saturday, June 1 Age-In Ed Roberts Campus |
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Saturday, February 9 Ed Reed, singer, with Adam Shulman, piano, John Wiitala, bass, and Lorca Hart, drums. Bird & Beckett Books and Records |
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Friday, February 1 Ed Reed, singer, with Adam Shulman, piano, Carla Kaufmann, bass, and Lorca Hart, drums. Special guest Anton Schwartz, tenor saxophone. Piedmont Piano Company |
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Thursday, January 31 Ed joins Alisa Clancy in conversation and music on her "Morning Cup of Jazz" show, KCSM Jazz 91. |
Saturday, January 19 Vocalist Ed Reed with tenor saxophonist Anton Schwartz and Grammy-nominated pianist Randy Porter. |
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Saturday, October 6 Ed Reed, singer, with Adam Shulman, piano, John Wiitala, bass, and Lorca Hart, drums. Berkeley, CA |
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Sunday, August 19 Ed Reed, singer with Adam Shulman, piano; Carla Kaufman, bass; and David Rokeach, drums. Berkeley, CA |
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Sunday, July 22 Ed Reed, singer, with Adam Shulman, piano, John Wiitala, bass, and Lorca Hart, drums. Berkeley, CA |
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Tuesday, June 5 Ed Reed, singer with the Noel Jewkes Band Sausalito, CA |
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Friday, March 2 Ed Reed and his Trio Featuring pianist Adam Shulman, bassist John Wiitala, and drummer Lorca Hart. Oakland, CA |
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Friday, November 17 Vocalist Ed Reed with the Lorca Hart Trio, featuring pianist Josh Nelson, bassist Edwin Livingston, and drummer Lorca Hart. Taos, NM |
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Sunday, October 8 Ed Reed and his Trio, featuring pianist Adam Shulman, bassist John Wiitala, and drummer Lorca Hart. Berkeley, CA |
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Sunday, July 16 Ed Reed and pianist Larry Vuckovich perform as a duo for the first time, presenting a program of ballads, blues and swing. Oakland, CA |
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Saturday, April 22 LIVE RECORDING Ed Reed and His Quartet with pianist Adam Shulman, guitarist Jeffrey Burr, bassist John Wiitala, and drummer Lorca Hart. Fort Bragg, CA |
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February 18 Celebrating his 88th birthday and Black History Month, Ed Reed brings an elegant quartet to CJC to preview some of the tunes from his new project, "Reflections". Berkeley, CA |
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Tuesday, December 27 Ed Reed with the Denny Berthiaume Trio. Redwood City, CA |
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Friday, December 2 Ed Reed and the "Not" King Cole Trio's debut with an outstanding group that reflects the instrumental composition of the original Nat King Cole Trio. Oakland, CA |
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Sunday, October 23 Ed Reed with Bryan Girard on saxophone and Laura Klein on piano. Benicia, CA |
Saturday, October 8 Ed Reed Quartet with pianist Larry Vuckovich, bassist Jeff Chambers, and drummer Tim Angulo. San Rafael, CA |
CELEBRATING JOHN COLTRANE'S 90TH BIRTHDAYTwo days of celebrating John Coltrane's 90th birthday (9/23/26) and his classic 1963 recording with jazz vocalist Johnny Hartman! Vocalist Ed Reed and saxophonist Anton Schwartz play "John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman" featuring pianist Adam Shulman, bassist John Wiitala, and drummer Lorca Hart. |
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Thursday, September 22 San Francisco, CA |
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Friday, September 23 Saratoga, CA |
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Wednesday, September 21 Radio/Web Stream Interview Alisa Clancy interviews Ed and Anton Schwartz about their upcoming John Coltrane birthday concerts at SFJAZZ and Cafe Pink House. |
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Saturday, September 10 Ed Reed Quartet with pianist Adam Shulman, bassist Peter Barshay, and drummer Greg Wyser-Pratte. Fort Bragg, CA |
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Thursday, July 14 Ed Reed Quintet featuring tenor saxophonist Anton Schwartz, pianist Dawn Clement, bassist Michael Glynn, and drummer D'Vonne Lewis. Seattle, WA |
Saturday, May 7 Ed Reed Quartet with pianist Larry Vuckovich, bassist Jeff Chambers, and drummer Akira Tana. San Rafael, CA |
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Friday, November 20 Ed Reed trio with Adam Shulman on piano and Robb Fisher on bass. Berkeley, CA |
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Saturday, October 24 Remembering John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman. The Ed Reed Quintet featuring Anton Schwartz, tenor saxophone, with Adam Shulman, piano; John Wiitala, bass, and Lorca Hart, drums. Alameda Public Library |
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Friday, August 21 This 1986 film is loosely based on the lives of jazz saxophonist Lester Young and pianist Bud Powell. It stars jazz giant Dexter Gordon and an exceptional cast of jazz artists, including vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, saxophonist Wayne Shorter, guitarist John McLaughlin, trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, pianist Cedar Walton, bassists Ron Carter and Pierre Michelot, and drummers Tony Williams and Billy Higgins. San Francisco, CA |
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Friday, April 24 Ed Reed joins Tony Corman's 17-piece Morchestra to sing new arrangements of old favorites. Berkeley, CA |
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Friday, April 24 Hosted by UC Santa Cruz, the day-long event will present a diverse set of speakers. Ed will talk about radical collaboration with the self, along with one or two short musical treats. Santa Cruz, CA |
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Sunday, October 19 Featuring Ed Reed and Melissa Morgan (vocals), Larry Fuller (piano), Noel Jewkes (reeds), Lorca Hart (drums) and TBA (bass) Napa, CA |
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Saturday, October 4 Over 50 Bay Area musicians perform 30-minute sets to pay tribute to legendary Pete Douglas' legacy of 50 years of music at the Douglas Beach House. |
Sunday, August 31 Ed Reed Trio with pianist Benny Watson and bassist John Wiitala Oakland Library |
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Saturday, June 14 and Monday, June 16 World premier of "Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Story". Regal Cinema LA Live-Theater |
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Sunday, May 18, 2014 Ed, with pianist Larry Vuckovich. Berkeley, CA |
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Sunday, May 4, 2014 Featuring "I'm a Shy Guy" band members Randy Porter (piano), Anton Schwartz (tenor saxophone), John Wiitala (bass) and Akira Tana (drums). Half Moon Bay, CA |
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Saturday, May 3, 2014 Oakland, CA |
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Saturday, April 19, 2014 In January we lost a dear friend and mentor to many, Bud Spangler. More than two dozen musicians gathered to honor him, including Taylor Eigsti, Clairdee, Mark Levine, Marcus Shelby, Anton Schwartz, Ed Reed, Akira Tana, Dave Ellis, Mike Lipskin, and Mal Sharpe. Oakland, CA |
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Sunday, March 23, 2014 Vocal Master Class: "Inside the Lyric" Berkeley, CA |
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Saturday, February 1, 2014 A concert and 85th birthday bash! Ed Reed with Randy Porter (piano) and John Wiitala (bass). Oakland, CA |
Sunday, January 19, 2014 Vocal/piano duo with Randy Porter (piano). Olympia, WA |
Saturday, January 18, 2014 Vocal/piano duo with Randy Porter (piano). West Seattle, WA |
Saturday, January 18, 2014 Seattle, WA |
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Monday, November 4 Concert celebrating the release of "I'm a Shy Guy" — a tribute to the Nat King Cole Trio and their music. Featuring recording band members Randy Porter (piano), Anton Schwartz (tenor saxophone), John Wiitala (bass) and Akira Tana (drums). Oakland, CA |
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Wednesday, October 30 Ed Reed interviewed on Morning Cup of Jazz- KCSM 91.1 FM |
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Sunday, October 6 Ed Reed with Larry Dunlap on piano. Peace Lutheran Church |
Sunday, July 21 Yancie Taylor Jazztet — Yancie Taylor (vibes), Glen Pearson (keyboard), James Bailey (horns), Hashima Williams (bass) and Rob Rhodes (drums). Oakland, CA |
Thursday, July 4 Featuring Ed Reed, accompanied by Larry Dunlap (piano), Anton Schwratz (tenor sax), John Wiitala (bass) and Akira Tana (drums) Cerrito Vista Park |
East Coast Tour Sunday, April 28th Wednesday, May 1st Friday, May 3rd |
September 30th House concert at Syd and Rosa's lovely Victorian in the Haight San Francisco, CA |
Bay Area Fall Concerts September 28th and 29th Ed performs with his Born to Be Blue band, featuring Randy Porter (piano), Anton Schwartz (tenor sax), Akira Tana (drums), and bassist John Wiitala stepping in to fill the bass chair, at two Bay Area venues. San Ramon Library Anton's Loft |
Saturday, September 15th Anton Schwartz Loft Concerts - Seattle With Anton Schwartz (tenor sax), Randy Porter (piano) and bassist TBA Seattle, WA |
Sunday, July 15th Supper & Song Four singers doing two sets each: Ed Reed, Lisa Engelken, Jennifer Lee, Barry Warren and a trio. Albany, CA |
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Friday, June 22nd A duo concert marking the latest collaboration between jazz vocalist Ed Reed and pianist Randy Porter — a tribute to the music of Nat King Cole. Musically Minded Academy |
Sunday, February 12th Third Annual Variety Show Benefiting the Area Agency on Aging Serving Napa and Solano Ed Reed with Leo Cavanagh on guitar and Carla Kaufman on bass, plus other great musical offerings. Vallejo, CA |
East Coast Tour Cafe Eiko Ed Reed and his Quartet featuring Gary Fisher (piano), Ugonna Okegwo (bass), Anton Schwartz (tenor sax), Tido Holtkamp (drums). Hartford, CT |
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East Coast Tour Scullers Jazz Club Ed Reed and his Quartet featuring Randy Porter (piano), Ugonna Okegwo (bass), Anton Schwartz (tenor sax), Akira Tana (drums). Boston, MA |
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East Coast Tour Jazz Standard Ed Reed and his Quartet featuring Randy Porter (piano), Ugonna Okegwo (bass), Anton Schwartz (tenor sax), Akira Tana (drums). New York, NY |
Sunday, January 15th Jazz at the Chimes Series Kick-off and Ed's 83rd Birthday Concert sponsored by Chapel of the Chimes Oakland, CA |
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Saturday, December 17th Red Poppy Arthouse Featuring Ed Reed (vocals),Adam Shulman (piano), Marcus Shelby (bass) and Jeff Marrs (drums). Red Poppy Art House |
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Sunday, August 21st Singers Workshop at The California Jazz Conservatory Power of the Lyric The California Jazz Conservatory |
Saturday, July 30th Benicia Art & Jazz Festival |
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Monday, July 25th Yoshi's Oakland Born To Be Blue CD Release Concert Ed Reed and his Born To Be Blue recording group featuring Randy Porter (piano), Anton Schwartz (tenor sax), Robb Fisher (bass) and Akira Tana (drums). Yoshi's |
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Saturday, July 23rd Radio Interview Ed is interviewed by Afrikahn Jahmal Dayvs. |
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Wednesday, July 20th Radio/Web Stream Interview Alisa Clancey interviews Ed about the new CD, Born To Be Blue and upcoming CD release celebrations. |
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Saturday, June 11th Birdland Jazzista Social Club Featuring Ed Reed and his trio. |
Sunday, April 24th Sunday Afternoon Jazz |
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Wednesday, February 9 St. Alban's Parish Hall Ed Reed is featured along with three other vocalists (Shanna Carlson, Suzanna Smith, and Barry Warren), accompanied by Benny Watson (piano), Carla Kaugman (bass), and Bob Blankenship (drums).
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Sunday, October 24 Piedmont Piano Company A VERY special pre-recording concert with my Born
To Be Blue group: Randy Porter (piano), Robb
Fisher (bass), Akira Tana (drums),
and special guest Anton Schwartz (saxophone).
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Sunday, October 17 Cheeseboard Pizza Collective |
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Sunday, September 12 Jazz Church at Imani Fellowship Presbyterian Church Ed Reed with Brian Cooke (piano) and Carla Kaufman (bass). |
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Saturday, May 22 Sonoma Jazz + Wine Festival Ed Reed and his Guitar Trio (at the Meritage Patio) |
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Sunday, May 16 The third session of “The Jazz Singer” workshop series, “The Song – Understanding and expressing and lyric." The California Jazz Conservatory |
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Saturday, May 15 A fund raising event for Mike Cogan, who has operated Bay Records recording studio in Berkeley for 38 years. Ed Reed and his Trio Yoshi’s Oakland |
Sunday, March 28 Ed Reed and his Cheeseboard Group Berkeley, CA |
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Tuesday, March 16 Laura Klein (piano) Caffe Trieste |
Saturday, March 20th Bay Area filmmaker Richard Bock premiers four short films that he made in the East Bay over the last few years including "Ed Reed: A Jazz Singer." During intermission, Ed sings with 12-year old Benny Bock on piano. St. Albans Church |
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Saturday, December 31st NEW YEARS EVE celebration!!! Dee Spencer (piano), Ollen Erich Hunt (bass), Jimmy Robinson (drums) Anna's Jazz Island |
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Saturday, December 12th Ed Reed and His Trio Anna's Jazz Island |
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Friday and Saturday, November 6th & 7th Ed Reed and the David Morwood Trio Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa |
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Tuesday, September 22 - Saturday September 26 Ed Reed and his Trio Marians Jazzroom |
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Double bill with Ernestine Anderson and her trio!! Saturday and Sunday, August 1-2 Ed Reed and his Trio Yoshi's San Francisco |
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The Delta Jazz Society features Ed in the First Sunday Jazz, Blues, and Broadway Dinner Show Sunday, June 7 Pittsburg Yacht Club |
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LOS ANGELES HOMECOMING! A triumphant two-night return to the place of his boyhood. Ed made his first Los Angeles appearance since Jordan High School. Thursday, May 28 Ed Reed and his Trio Brasserie Jazz Lounge at the Crown Plaza Hotel LAX - Los Angeles Friday, May 29 Ed Reed and his Trio Sheraton LA Downtown Hotel - Los Angeles |
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Sunday, May 17 "The Jazz Singer" |
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Saturday, May 16 The California Jazz Conservatory |
Sunday, April 5 Ed Reed and his Cheeseboard Band Berkeley, CA |
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Saturday, February 7 — Ed's 80th Birthday Bash!! Ed Reed and his Quartet Anna's Jazz Island |
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Wednesday, January 21 |
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Saturday, November 22 |
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Saturday, October 18 |
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Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September
24 Ed Reed and the Peck Allmond Quartet Featuring Peck Allmond (tenor saxophone, trumpet, and flute), Randy Porter (piano), Scott Steed (bass), Todd Strait (drums) Dimitriou's Jazz Alley Seattle, WA |
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Monday, August 25 The Song Is You CD Release Concert Featuring Brian Cooke (piano), Anton Schwartz (reeds), Robb Fisher (bass), Akira Tana (drums) Yoshi's at Jack London Square Oakland, CA |
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Friday, August 22 KCSM Jazz 91.1 FM, San Mateo Melanie Berzon interviews Ed Reed |
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Thursday, July 24 The Song Is You CD Release Concert Featuring Peck Allmond (trumpet, tenor sax, flute, clarinet, cornet), Gary Fisher (piano), David Ambrosio (bass), Willard Dyson (drums) Scullers Jazz Club Boston, MA |
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Tuesday, July 22 The Song Is You CD Release Concert Featuring the recording band Peck Allmond (trumpet, tenor sax, flute, clarinet, cornet), Jamie Fox (guitar), Russell George (violin), Gary Fisher (piano), David Ambrosio (bass), Willard Dyson (drums) The Jazz Standard New York City, NY |
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Saturday, June 21 Broadcast in the San Francisco Bay Area on KALW 91.7 FM and many public radio stations nationwide. |
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Thursday, June 12 |
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Saturday, June 7 The Ed Reed Quartet, featuring Brian Cooke (piano), Robb Fisher (bass), Bud Spangler (drums) Jazz at the Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA |
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Sunday, May 25 The Ed Reed Quartet, featuring Brian Cooke (piano), Robb Fisher (bass), Akira Tana (drums) Sonoma Jazz+ Festival Sonoma, CA |
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Sunday, May 18 The Ed Reed Quartet, featuring Brian Cooke (piano), Robb Fisher (bass), Ron Marabuto (drums) Bird's Nest Jazz Oakland, CA |
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Saturday, May 10 The Ed Reed Quartet, featuring Brian Cooke (piano), Robb Fisher (bass), Bud Spangler (drums) Anna's Jazz Island Berkeley, CA |
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Saturday, February 9 Ed Reed Quartet Featuring Brian Cooke (piano), Rob Fisher (bass), Ron Marabuto (drums) Anna’s Jazz Island Berkeley, CA |
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Friday, December 7 Karen Monte in Concert With special guest Ed Reed (vocals) Featuring John Mackay (piano), John Wiitala (bass), Eric Crystal (sax), Akira Tana (drums) Berkeley Tennis Club Berkeley, CA |
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Sunday, November 11 Ed Reed Quartet Featuring Mimi Fox (guitar), Bud Spangler (drums), Dan Feiszli (bass) Berkeley, CA |
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Thursday, November 8 KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley Kris Welch interviews Ed Reed on “Living Room” |
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Saturday, November 3 Ed Reed and the Peck Allmond Quartet Featuring Peck Allmond (trumpet, sax, flute), Gary Fisher (piano), Doug Weiss (bass), Willard Dyson (drums) Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel Boston, MA |
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Monday, October 29 Ed Reed and the Peck Allmond Quintet Featuring Peck Allmond (trumpet, sax, flute), Gary Fisher (piano), Doug Weiss (bass), Willard Dyson (drums), Russell George (violin). Jazz Standard New York City, NY |
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Saturday, October 13 Ed Reed Quartet Featuring Larry Dunlap (piano), John Wiitala (bass), Akira Tana (drums) Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel, CA |
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Wednesday, September 26 KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley Avotcja interviews Ed Reed on “Music of the World” |
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Wednesday, September 19 Ed Reed Quartet Featuring Bruce Forman (guitar), John Wiitala (bass), Kent Bryson (drums) National Steinbeck Center Salinas, CA |
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Wednesday, August 29 Ed Reed and the Peck Allmond Quartet CD Release Concert for Ed Reed Sings Love Stories Featuring Matt Clark (piano), John Wiitala (bass), Vince Lateano (drums), and Peck Allmond (trumpet, sax, flute, kalimba) Jack London Square Oakland, CA |
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Monday, August 27 KCSM Jazz 91.1 FM, San Mateo Chris Cortez interviews Ed Reed |
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Saturday, June 16 Ed Reed and the Peck Allmond Quartet Featuring Peck Allmond (trumpet, sax, flute, kalimbas), Robb Fisher (bass), Jamie Fox (guitar), Eddie Marshall (drums) Anna’s Jazz Island Berkeley, CA |
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Sunday, May 27 Sonoma Jazz+ Festival The Ed Reed Quartet with Brian Cooke (piano), Robb Fisher (bass), Ron Marabuto (drums) Sonoma, CA |
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Saturday, May 12 The Ed Reed Quintet, featuring Anton Schwartz (sax), Adam Shulman (piano), John Wiitala (bass), Bud Spangler (drums) Anton’s Loft Oakland, CA |
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Saturday, February 10 Ed Reed and the Peck Allmond Quartet CD Release Concert for Ed Reed Sings Love Stories Featuring Peck Allmond (trumpet, saxophone, flute, kalimbas), Gary Fisher (piano), John Wiitala (bass), Eddie Marshall (drums) Anna’s Jazz Island Berkeley, CA |
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Thursday, February 8 KCSM Jazz 91.1 FM, San Mateo Clifford Brown, Jr. interviews Ed Reed |