Reggie Workman

Reggie Workman
  • Type: Influential Sideman
  • Country: United States
  • Born: 26 June 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Active: 1958 - present

Biography

A powerful and adventurous bassist, Reggie Workman was a key member of the John Coltrane Quartet during its crucial transitional period in the early 1960s, appearing on landmark albums like 'Ol茅 Coltrane' and 'Africa/Brass.' He later anchored Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers alongside Wayne Shorter and Freddie Hubbard. Known for his robust tone and harmonic flexibility, Workman has been a prolific and forward-thinking collaborator in both post-bop and avant-garde settings for decades.

Reggie Workman Discography

Frequent Collaborators