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Thomas Reuben

Born in New Jersey.
Began playing guitar at age 9

Studied at Guitar Center of Minneapolis, 1991

Toured USA as guitarist in rhythm and blues bands, 1992-1996

Held solo residency at Hotel Chandler, Bar 12:31, 2004

Formed Thomas Reuben Group in 2006

"As a guitarist, I have abandoned orthodoxy and tradition in the pursuit of something new, abstract, non-idiomatic."

Gear

Gibson 333 guitar, Fender Amplifier, no outboard effects.


Tags

"Reuben's lines burn with intensity and his fire and creative ideas seem inexhaustible," Jazz Review

"A most impressive debut." Downtown Music Gallery

Reviews:
Thomas R. Erdmann, Jazz Review
New York based guitarist Thomas Reuben formed his free jazz quartet in 2006 following 20 years as a teacher and freelance guitarist working with various touring bands. Joining Reuben on this, his debut recording as a leader and producer, are drummer Marc Edwards, bassist Francois Grillot and flutist - saxophonist Diego Manuschevich. It’s important to note Reuben’s lineage in the free jazz realm comes from studies of artist pioneers like Cecil Taylor.

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Levitation

American Elm recordings
2007

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