Reid Anderson

This article is about the musician. For the Artistic Director and former ballet dancer, see Reid Anderson (dancer).
Reid Anderson
Anderson w/ the Bad Plus 2019
Anderson w/ the Bad Plus 2019
Background information
Born (1970-10-15) October 15, 1970 (age 54)
Minnesota, U.S.
GenresJazz, avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentDouble bass
Years active1980s–present
LabelsColumbia, Fresh Sound

Reid Anderson (born 15 October 1970) is a bassist and composer from Minnesota.[1] He is a member of The Bad Plus with drummer Dave King, pianist Ethan Iverson, saxophonist Chris Speed, and guitarist Ben Monder. The original lineup of The Bad Plus first played together in 1989 and formally established the band in 2000.[2] Anderson attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music.

  1. ^ "Bad Plus". Current Biography Yearbook 2011. Ipswich, MA: H.W. Wilson. 2011. pp. 30–33. ISBN 9780824211219.
  2. ^ "The Bad Plus". San Jose Jazz. Retrieved 2019-12-13.