Audley Reid is widely regarded as one of the finest Contemporary Jazz, Smooth Jazz, and R&B saxophonists of his generation. After building a celebrated reputation as a bandleader in Chicago’s competitive music scene, Reid made his move to Las Vegas in 2022 — bringing world-class artistry to the Entertainment Capital of the World.
Born in Jamaica, Reid’s musical identity is as richly layered as his influences. He moves effortlessly across Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Blues, and R&B, weaving together a sound that is both technically masterful and immediately soulful. There’s nothing forced in his playing — every note lands with warmth, intention, and a natural command that only comes from decades of dedication to the craft.
That fluency has taken him far. Reid has graced stages and events throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and his native Jamaica — earning the trust of audiences and event producers alike across every genre and setting he enters.
Now rooted in Las Vegas, Audley Reid brings the full weight of that international experience to every performance — from intimate lounges and private events to festival stages and corporate showcases. Booking Audley means booking an artist who has played everywhere, impressed everyone, and still shows up like it’s the performance of a lifetime.
NOTABLE EXPERIENCES:
Greater Hartford Jazz Festival Hartford, Connecticut
. DuSable Museum’s “The Sounds of History Jazz Concert Series”(Sax In The City)
. Taste of Chicago
. The Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival
. Bronzeville Neighborhood Jazz Festival
. Country Club Hills
. Close Up2 Jazz Festival
. Julia Huff’s “Tribute to Phyllis Hyman”
. UniverSoul Circus
. Jazzin’ On The South Side – ETA Theater
. Northern Trust
. The Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
. Flossmoor Country Club
. City Winery (Sax In The City)
. Michael White Smooth Jazz Explosion/Class Act Entertainment
