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Audley L. Reid a.k.a. "Reid" began his musical career 25 years ago. His passionate approach to Smooth Jazz magically takes listeners to an island of musical paradise, a direct result of his Jamaican/Cuban heritage. Although Jamaica proclaims Reid as a native countryman, the Windy City has been home throughout his musical career.

Proficient on all saxophones, with a preference to the Alto sax, Reid has been described as a cross between David Sandborn and the late sax genius Art Porter, but with his own distinct style. He has performed with several entertainment greats including Buddy Guy, Phil Perry, Michael White, Kim Fields, Ray Fuller, Mike Mason, Nick Colionne Howard Hewett, A.J. Brown, Joe Williams, Melvin Miller, and Norman Connors. Reid's saxophone styling has afforded him tremendous opportunities in various cities throughout the United States as well as select cities in Mexico, Asia, Canada, Europe and Jamaica.

Reid's solo and group performances with various bands, including his own fittingly coined "In the Company of Reid," have delighted audiences at a multitude of social galas, venues and events. These include Michael White Smooth Jazz Explosion/Class Act Entertainment (Everette Harp, Jeff Gollub, Maysa, Waymon Tisdale, and Phil Perry), V. Holmes "Tribute to the Motown Greats," Universal Soul Circus, Northern Trust Bank, Flossmoor Country Club and The Boys and Girls Club. the 2005 "Taste of Chicago."

Audley Reid's second solo CD, "A Plays E," is currently available in various U.S. markets and will be available for digital downloading soon.