Reed Mathis was born on September 27,1976 and is a bassist, producer, singer, and guitarist who is best known for his 15-year stint as co-leader of the Tulsa progressive jazz band Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.
18 Facts About Reed Mathis
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Reed Mathis played with Steve Kimock Band, and is a former member of Tea Leaf Green.
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When Reed Mathis was fifteen he performed Vivaldi's "Mandolin Concerto in D" on mandolin with members of the Tulsa Philharmonic.
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In 1994, Reed Mathis met Brian Haas and a group of like-minded Tulsa musicians, who together created the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.
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Reed Mathis continued to tour and record with JFJO through 2008.
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The charismatic Mathis is freed up to soar into the high register and wail with impunity on his heavy effected bass guitar because Haas is holding down the basslines on the Rhodes.
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In 2006, Reed Mathis united with pianist Marco Benevento and drummers Matt Chamberlain and Andrew Barr to form the Marco Benevento Trio.
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Reed Mathis has appeared on three releases with the Marco Benevento Trio and continues to tour with the group.
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In late 2007, Reed Mathis joined the San Francisco rock band Tea Leaf Green.
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Reed Mathis appears on the Tea Leaf Green's 2008 release Raise Up The Tent and tours as a member of the band.
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In 2008, Reed Mathis produced Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey's "Winterwood".
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Shortly before the album's release in January, 2009, Reed Mathis announced his departure from JFJO, citing a desire to pursue his other musical endeavors.
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In 2009 Reed Mathis became an original member of 7 Walkers, a band led by Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann.
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Reed Mathis recorded on their self-titled debut album that was released on November 2,2010.
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Reed Mathis left the band in 2010 due to touring commitments with Tea Leaf Green and was replaced by George Porter Jr.
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Reed Mathis performed with the Rhythm Devils for their 2011 tour, and with Mickey Hart Band in 2012.
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Reed Mathis officially parted ways with Tea Leaf Green in 2016.
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In 2021, Reed Mathis announced plans to release six new Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey albums, plus a documentary about the making of the albums and the history of the band.