Benny Reid

Benny Reid is a jazz saxophonist and composer known for his innovative blend of jazz, hip-hop, and film music. Born in Westfield, New Jersey in 1980, Reid grew up surrounded by jazz legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane, which deeply influenced his musical path. He studied at Indiana University under notable jazz educators and has since built a dynamic career in New York City, releasing several albums on the Concord label. Beyond his solo work, Reid has gained attention for his *Dconstructed* series, where he reinterprets classic hip-hop tracks acoustically and without samples, bridging jazz improvisation with hip-hop beats in a fresh way.

Reid’s collaborations extend to hip-hop icons like Havoc from Mobb Deep, with whom he co-created *The Infamous LIVE*, an acoustic honoring of the classic Mobb Deep album. His work has charted on Billboard and has appeared in films, national ad campaigns, and Emmy-nominated TV series, demonstrating his versatility across genres and media. Always pushing creative boundaries, Benny Reid aims to expand his music’s scope toward orchestral compositions while maintaining the groovy, soulful essence that fans appreciate.