Los Angeles-based saxophonist Bob Reynolds is a Grammy-winning member of the instrumental group Snarky Puppy, an award-winning composer, and a prolific recording artist with 10 top-selling solo albums to his credit.

Widely known for his work with both Snarky and John Mayer, he’s been a featured soloist with Grammy-winning instrumentalists like Larry Carlton, Chris Botti, and Jeff Lorber and worked with a host of pop artists including Michael Bublé, Idina Menzel, Josh Groban, The 1975, and USHER.

The New York Times called him “a self-assured saxophonist and an unassuming yet effective composer,” and his solo albums showcase his melodic improvisational style, tuneful songwriting, and, as the LA Times put it: “hip-swiveling” grooves. His Guitar Band album, filmed live in concert, has over 4 million views on YouTube.

A pioneer in online education, Bob has coached thousands of musicians since 2010 through his innovative Virtual Studio, and more than 76,000 people subscribe to Bob’s YouTube channel where he shares behind-the-scenes videos of what it’s like balancing his music career with raising a family.

In this episode we talked about:

* Biggest influences when it comes to playing, composing, and improvisation

* What does jazz really mean?

* The importance of learning jazz when it comes to improvisation

* Why you should learn and play rhythm section instruments

* His first tool for composing

* The under $100 tool he can’t live without

Links:

Website: bobreynoldsmusic.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobreynoldsmusic 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bob_reynolds/ 

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/bobreynolds

Bob’s Virtual Studio: www.bobsvirtualstudio.com 

 

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