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	{{Infobox musical artist		{{Infobox musical artist
	\| name = Benny Reid		\| name = Benny Reid
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1980\|10\|07}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1980\|10\|07}}
	\| birth_place = [[Westfield, New Jersey\|Westfield]], New Jersey, U.S.		\| birth_place = [[Westfield, New Jersey\|Westfield]], New Jersey, U.S.
	\| genre = [[Jazz]], [[HipHop]], [[R&B]]		\| genre = Jazz, [[HipHop]], [[R&B]]
	\| occupation = Musician		\| occupation = Musician
	\| instrument = Saxophone		\| instrument = Saxophone
	\| years_active = 1995–present		\| years_active = 1995–present
	\| label = [[Concord Records\|Concord]], Fat Beats		\| label = [[Concord Records\|Concord]], Fat Beats
	\| website = {{URL\|www.bennyreid.com}}		\| website = {{URL\|www.bennyreid.com}}
	}}		}}

	'''Benny Reid''' (born October 7, 1980) is a [[jazz]] saxophonist, music producer, and composer.		'''Benny Reid''' (born October 7, 1980) is a jazz saxophonist, music producer, and composer.

	Reid was born in [[Westfield, New Jersey]], and his parents exposed him to the music of [[John Coltrane]] and [[Miles Davis]].<ref name="Collar">{{cite web\|last1=Collar\|first1=Matt\|title=Benny Reid \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-reid-mn0000562602/biography\|website=AllMusic\|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the [[Buddy Rich]] band.<ref name="Take" /> Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences [[Stan Getz]], [[Joe Henderson]], and [[Paul Desmond]].<ref name="Take">{{cite web\|title=Take Five With Benny Reid\| url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/take-five-with-benny-reid-benny-reid-by-aaj-staff.php\|website=All About Jazz\|accessdate=30 October 2017\|date=16 September 2009}}</ref> In 2002, he graduated ~~from~~ ~~the~~ ~~music~~ ~~program~~ at [[Indiana University]].<ref name="Collar" /> In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from [[Queens College, City University of New York\|Queens College]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aaron Copland School of Music \|url=https://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/music/concerts/2008/december \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=qcpages.qc.cuny.edu}}</ref> Reid also studied with [[Barry Harris]], [[Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)\|Eric Alexander]], [[Mike LeDonne]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)\|Chris Potter]], and [[Dick Oatts]].<ref name="Take" />		Reid was born in [[Westfield, New Jersey]], and his parents exposed him to the music of [[John Coltrane]] and [[Miles Davis]].<ref name="Collar">{{cite web\|last1=Collar\|first1=Matt\|title=Benny Reid \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-reid-mn0000562602/biography\|website=AllMusic\|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the [[Buddy Rich]] band.<ref name="Take" /> Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences [[Stan Getz]], [[Joe Henderson]], and [[Paul Desmond]].<ref name="Take">{{cite web\|title=Take Five With Benny Reid\| url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/take-five-with-benny-reid-benny-reid-by-aaj-staff.php\|website=All About Jazz\|accessdate=30 October 2017\|date=16 September 2009}}</ref> In 2002, he graduated with a Bachelor of Music Jazz at [[Indiana University School of Music]].<ref name="Collar" /> In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from [[Queens College, City University of New York\|Queens College]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aaron Copland School of Music \|url=https://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/music/concerts/2008/december \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=qcpages.qc.cuny.edu}}</ref> Reid also studied with [[Barry Harris]], [[Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)\|Eric Alexander]], [[Mike LeDonne]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)\|Chris Potter]], and [[Dick Oatts]].<ref name="Take" />

	Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by [[Pat Metheny]].<ref name="Collar" />		Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by [[Pat Metheny]].<ref name="Collar" />
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	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

	== External links ==		==External links==
	* [http://www.bennyreid.com/ Official site]		*[http://www.bennyreid.com/ Official site]

	{{Authority control}}		{{Authority control}}

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		⚫	[[Category:21st-century American male musicians]]
	[[Category:American jazz alto saxophonists]]		[[Category:American jazz alto saxophonists]]
	[[Category:American male saxophonists]]		[[Category:American male saxophonists]]
	[[Category:Songwriters from New Jersey]]		[[Category:Songwriters from New Jersey]]
	[[Category:~~Indiana~~ ~~University~~ alumni]]		[[Category:Jacobs School of Music alumni]]
	[[Category:People from Westfield, New Jersey]]		[[Category:People from Westfield, New Jersey]]
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	[[Category:American male songwriters]]		[[Category:American male songwriters]]
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	Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by [[Pat Metheny]].<ref name="Collar" />		Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by [[Pat Metheny]].<ref name="Collar" />

	Reid released ''Follow ~~The~~ Leader'' on [http://fatbeats.com Fat Beats]'','' a reimagined work of the iconic [[Eric B. & Rakim]] album of the same name which went on to achieve number one status on two [[Billboard charts\|Billboard]] charts.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hart \|first=Ron \|date=2019-09-24 \|title=What Eric B. & Rakim Think About the ‘Follow the Leader’ Jazz Covers Album \|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/eric-b-rakim-jazz-follow-the-leader-interview-8530759/ \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=Billboard \|language=en-US}}</ref>		Reid released ''[[Follow the Leader (Eric B. & Rakim album)\|Follow the Leader]]'' on [http://fatbeats.com Fat Beats]'','' a reimagined work of the iconic [[Eric B. & Rakim]] album of the same name which went on to achieve number one status on two [[Billboard charts\|Billboard]] charts.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hart \|first=Ron \|date=2019-09-24 \|title=What Eric B. & Rakim Think About the ‘Follow the Leader’ Jazz Covers Album \|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/eric-b-rakim-jazz-follow-the-leader-interview-8530759/ \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=Billboard \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	Reid is active composing and performing themes for national commercials and music in film and television.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Benny Reid \|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm13734051/ \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=IMDb}}</ref>		Reid is active composing and performing themes for national commercials and music in film and television.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Benny Reid \|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm13734051/ \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=IMDb}}</ref>

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	\| years_active = 1995–present		\| years_active = 1995–present
	\| label = [[Concord Records\|Concord]], [[Fat Beats]]		\| label = [[Concord Records\|Concord]], Fat Beats
	\| website = {{URL\|www.bennyreid.com}}		\| website = {{URL\|www.bennyreid.com}}
	}}		}}

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	Reid was born in [[Westfield, New Jersey]], and his parents exposed him to the music of [[John Coltrane]] and [[Miles Davis]].<ref name="Collar">{{cite web\|last1=Collar\|first1=Matt\|title=Benny Reid \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-reid-mn0000562602/biography\|website=AllMusic\|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the [[Buddy Rich]] band.<ref name="Take" /> Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences [[Stan Getz]], [[Joe Henderson]], and [[Paul Desmond]].<ref name="Take">{{cite web\|title=Take Five With Benny Reid\| url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/take-five-with-benny-reid-benny-reid-by-aaj-staff.php\|website=All About Jazz\|accessdate=30 October 2017\|date=16 September 2009}}</ref> In 2002, he graduated from the music program at [[Indiana University]].<ref name="Collar" /> In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from [[Queens College, City University of New York\|Queens College]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aaron Copland School of Music \|url=https://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/music/concerts/2008/december \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=qcpages.qc.cuny.edu}}</ref> Reid also studied with [[Barry Harris]], [[Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)\|Eric Alexander]], [[Mike LeDonne]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)\|Chris Potter]], and [[Dick Oatts]].<ref name="Take" />		Reid was born in [[Westfield, New Jersey]], and his parents exposed him to the music of [[John Coltrane]] and [[Miles Davis]].<ref name="Collar">{{cite web\|last1=Collar\|first1=Matt\|title=Benny Reid \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-reid-mn0000562602/biography\|website=AllMusic\|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the [[Buddy Rich]] band.<ref name="Take" /> Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences [[Stan Getz]], [[Joe Henderson]], and [[Paul Desmond]].<ref name="Take">{{cite web\|title=Take Five With Benny Reid\| url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/take-five-with-benny-reid-benny-reid-by-aaj-staff.php\|website=All About Jazz\|accessdate=30 October 2017\|date=16 September 2009}}</ref> In 2002, he graduated from the music program at [[Indiana University]].<ref name="Collar" /> In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from [[Queens College, City University of New York\|Queens College]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aaron Copland School of Music \|url=https://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/music/concerts/2008/december \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=qcpages.qc.cuny.edu}}</ref> Reid also studied with [[Barry Harris]], [[Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)\|Eric Alexander]], [[Mike LeDonne]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)\|Chris Potter]], and [[Dick Oatts]].<ref name="Take" />

	Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by [[Pat Metheny]].<ref name="Collar" />		Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by [[Pat Metheny]].<ref name="Collar" />

	Reid released ''Follow The Leader'' on [http://fatbeats.com Fat Beats]'','' a reimagined work of the iconic [[Eric B. & Rakim]] album of the same name which went on to achieve number one status on two [[Billboard charts\|Billboard]] charts.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hart \|first~~=Ron \|last2=Hart \|first2~~=Ron \|date=2019-09-24 \|title=What Eric B. & Rakim Think About the ‘Follow the Leader’ Jazz Covers Album \|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/eric-b-rakim-jazz-follow-the-leader-interview-8530759/ \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=Billboard \|language=en-US}}</ref>		Reid released ''Follow The Leader'' on [http://fatbeats.com Fat Beats]'','' a reimagined work of the iconic [[Eric B. & Rakim]] album of the same name which went on to achieve number one status on two [[Billboard charts\|Billboard]] charts.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hart \|first=Ron \|date=2019-09-24 \|title=What Eric B. & Rakim Think About the ‘Follow the Leader’ Jazz Covers Album \|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/eric-b-rakim-jazz-follow-the-leader-interview-8530759/ \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=Billboard \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	Reid is active composing and performing themes for national commercials and music in film and television.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Benny Reid \|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm13734051/ \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=IMDb}}</ref>		Reid is active composing and performing themes for national commercials and music in film and television.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Benny Reid \|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm13734051/ \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=IMDb}}</ref>

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	\| years_active = 1995–present		\| years_active = 1995–present
	\| label = [[Concord Records\|Concord]], [[~~Fat Beats\|~~Fat Beats]]		\| label = [[Concord Records\|Concord]], [[Fat Beats]]
	\| website = {{URL\|www.bennyreid.com}}		\| website = {{URL\|www.bennyreid.com}}
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	'''Benny Reid''' (born October 7, 1980) is a [[jazz]] saxophonist, music producer, and composer.		'''Benny Reid''' (born October 7, 1980) is a [[jazz]] saxophonist, music producer, and composer.

	Reid was born in [[Westfield, New Jersey]], and his parents exposed him to the music of [[John Coltrane]] and [[Miles Davis]].<ref name="Collar">{{cite web\|last1=Collar\|first1=Matt\|title=Benny Reid \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-reid-mn0000562602/biography\|website=AllMusic\|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the [[Buddy Rich]] band.<ref name="Take" /> Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences [[Stan Getz]], [[Joe Henderson]], and [[Paul Desmond]].<ref name="Take">{{cite web\|title=Take Five With Benny Reid\| url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/take-five-with-benny-reid-benny-reid-by-aaj-staff.php\|website=All About Jazz\|accessdate=30 October 2017\|date=16 September 2009}}</ref> In 2002, he graduated from the music program at [[Indiana University]].<ref name="Collar" /> In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from [[Queens College, City University of New York\|Queens College]]<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aaron Copland School of Music \|url=https://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/music/concerts/2008/december \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=qcpages.qc.cuny.edu}}</ref>. Reid also studied with [[Barry Harris]], [[Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)\|Eric Alexander]], [[Mike LeDonne]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)\|Chris Potter]], and [[Dick Oatts]].<ref name="Take" />		Reid was born in [[Westfield, New Jersey]], and his parents exposed him to the music of [[John Coltrane]] and [[Miles Davis]].<ref name="Collar">{{cite web\|last1=Collar\|first1=Matt\|title=Benny Reid \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-reid-mn0000562602/biography\|website=AllMusic\|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the [[Buddy Rich]] band.<ref name="Take" /> Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences [[Stan Getz]], [[Joe Henderson]], and [[Paul Desmond]].<ref name="Take">{{cite web\|title=Take Five With Benny Reid\| url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/take-five-with-benny-reid-benny-reid-by-aaj-staff.php\|website=All About Jazz\|accessdate=30 October 2017\|date=16 September 2009}}</ref> In 2002, he graduated from the music program at [[Indiana University]].<ref name="Collar" /> In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from [[Queens College, City University of New York\|Queens College]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aaron Copland School of Music \|url=https://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/music/concerts/2008/december \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=qcpages.qc.cuny.edu}}</ref> Reid also studied with [[Barry Harris]], [[Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)\|Eric Alexander]], [[Mike LeDonne]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)\|Chris Potter]], and [[Dick Oatts]].<ref name="Take" />

	Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by [[Pat Metheny]].<ref name="Collar" />		Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by [[Pat Metheny]].<ref name="Collar" />

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	'''Benny Reid''' (born October 7, 1980) is a [[jazz]] saxophonist, music producer, and composer.		'''Benny Reid''' (born October 7, 1980) is a [[jazz]] saxophonist, music producer, and composer.

	Reid was born in [[Westfield, New Jersey]], and his parents exposed him to the music of [[John Coltrane]] and [[Miles Davis]].<ref name="Collar">{{cite web\|last1=Collar\|first1=Matt\|title=Benny Reid \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-reid-mn0000562602/biography\|website=AllMusic\|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the [[Buddy Rich]] band.<ref name="Take" /> Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences [[Stan Getz]], [[Joe Henderson]], and [[Paul Desmond]].<ref name="Take">{{cite web\|title=Take Five With Benny Reid\| url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/take-five-with-benny-reid-benny-reid-by-aaj-staff.php\|website=All About Jazz\|accessdate=30 October 2017\|date=16 September 2009}}</ref> In 2002, he graduated from the music program at [[Indiana University]].<ref name="Collar" /> In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from [[Queens College, City University of New York\|Queens College]]. Reid also studied with [[Barry Harris]], [[Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)\|Eric Alexander]], [[Mike LeDonne]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)\|Chris Potter]], and [[Dick Oatts]].<ref name="Take" />		Reid was born in [[Westfield, New Jersey]], and his parents exposed him to the music of [[John Coltrane]] and [[Miles Davis]].<ref name="Collar">{{cite web\|last1=Collar\|first1=Matt\|title=Benny Reid \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-reid-mn0000562602/biography\|website=AllMusic\|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the [[Buddy Rich]] band.<ref name="Take" /> Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences [[Stan Getz]], [[Joe Henderson]], and [[Paul Desmond]].<ref name="Take">{{cite web\|title=Take Five With Benny Reid\| url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/take-five-with-benny-reid-benny-reid-by-aaj-staff.php\|website=All About Jazz\|accessdate=30 October 2017\|date=16 September 2009}}</ref> In 2002, he graduated from the music program at [[Indiana University]].<ref name="Collar" /> In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from [[Queens College, City University of New York\|Queens College]]<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aaron Copland School of Music \|url=https://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/music/concerts/2008/december \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=qcpages.qc.cuny.edu}}</ref>. Reid also studied with [[Barry Harris]], [[Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)\|Eric Alexander]], [[Mike LeDonne]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)\|Chris Potter]], and [[Dick Oatts]].<ref name="Take" />

	Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by [[Pat Metheny]].<ref name="Collar" />		Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by [[Pat Metheny]].<ref name="Collar" />

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	{{Infobox musical artist		{{Infobox musical artist
	\| name = Benny Reid		\| name = Benny Reid
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1980\|10\|07}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1980\|10\|07}}
	\| birth_place = [[Westfield, New Jersey\|Westfield]], New Jersey, U.S.		\| birth_place = [[Westfield, New Jersey\|Westfield]], New Jersey, U.S.
	\| genre = [[Jazz]], [[R&B]]		\| genre = [[Jazz]], [[HipHop]], [[R&B]]
	\| occupation = Musician		\| occupation = Musician
	\| instrument = Saxophone		\| instrument = Saxophone
	\| years_active = 1995–present		\| years_active = 1995–present
	\| label = [[Concord Records\|Concord]]		\| label = [[Concord Records\|Concord]], [[Fat Beats\|Fat Beats]]
	\| website = {{URL\|www.bennyreid.com}}		\| website = {{URL\|www.bennyreid.com}}
	}}		}}

	'''Benny Reid''' (born October 7, 1980) is a [[jazz]] saxophonist.		'''Benny Reid''' (born October 7, 1980) is a [[jazz]] saxophonist, music producer, and composer.

	Reid was born in [[Westfield, New Jersey]], and his parents exposed him to the music of [[John Coltrane]] and [[Miles Davis]].<ref name="Collar">{{cite web\|last1=Collar\|first1=Matt\|title=Benny Reid \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-reid-mn0000562602/biography\|website=AllMusic\|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the [[Buddy Rich]] band.<ref name="Take" /> Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences [[Stan Getz]], [[Joe Henderson]], and [[Paul Desmond]].<ref name="Take">{{cite web\|title=Take Five With Benny Reid\| url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/take-five-with-benny-reid-benny-reid-by-aaj-staff.php\|website=All About Jazz\|accessdate=30 October 2017\|date=16 September 2009}}</ref> In 2002, he graduated from the music program at [[Indiana University]].<ref name="Collar" /> He also studied with [[Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)\|Eric Alexander]], [[Mike LeDonne]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)\|Chris Potter]], and [[Dick Oatts]].<ref name="Take" />		Reid was born in [[Westfield, New Jersey]], and his parents exposed him to the music of [[John Coltrane]] and [[Miles Davis]].<ref name="Collar">{{cite web\|last1=Collar\|first1=Matt\|title=Benny Reid \|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/benny-reid-mn0000562602/biography\|website=AllMusic\|accessdate=30 October 2017}}</ref> His high school teacher was Andy Fusco, saxophonist with the [[Buddy Rich]] band.<ref name="Take" /> Reid cited as his biggest saxophone influences [[Stan Getz]], [[Joe Henderson]], and [[Paul Desmond]].<ref name="Take">{{cite web\|title=Take Five With Benny Reid\| url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/take-five-with-benny-reid-benny-reid-by-aaj-staff.php\|website=All About Jazz\|accessdate=30 October 2017\|date=16 September 2009}}</ref> In 2002, he graduated from the music program at [[Indiana University]].<ref name="Collar" /> In 2008 he graduated with a Master's degree from [[Queens College, City University of New York\|Queens College]]. Reid also studied with [[Barry Harris]], [[Eric Alexander (jazz saxophonist)\|Eric Alexander]], [[Mike LeDonne]], [[Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)\|Chris Potter]], and [[Dick Oatts]].<ref name="Take" />

	Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by Pat Metheny.<ref name="Collar" />		Reid's first album as leader, ''Findings'', was released in 2007 by [[Concord Records]].<ref name="Collar" /> His second, ''Escaping Shadows'', includes a cover version of "Always and Forever" by [[Pat Metheny]].<ref name="Collar" />

			Reid released ''Follow The Leader'' on [http://fatbeats.com Fat Beats]'','' a reimagined work of the iconic [[Eric B. & Rakim]] album of the same name which went on to achieve number one status on two [[Billboard charts\|Billboard]] charts.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hart \|first=Ron \|last2=Hart \|first2=Ron \|date=2019-09-24 \|title=What Eric B. & Rakim Think About the ‘Follow the Leader’ Jazz Covers Album \|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/eric-b-rakim-jazz-follow-the-leader-interview-8530759/ \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=Billboard \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Reid is active composing and performing themes for national commercials and music in film and television.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Benny Reid \|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm13734051/ \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=IMDb}}</ref>

			Most recently Reid scored the [[Nas]] directed [[Showtime (TV network)\|Showtime]] series ''Supreme Team'' alongside [[Havoc (musician)\|Havoc]] of [[Mobb Deep]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Supreme Team (Official Series Site) Watch on Showtime \|url=https://www.sho.com/supreme-team \|access-date=2022-08-06 \|website=SHO.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>

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