Jazz arranging · Contemporary & Hybrid Jazz
KateReid
dates unavailable arranger · composer · orchestrator
Reid's arranging style features contemporary approaches informed by both jazz tradition and current developments, combining Australian…
- Predominant era
- Contemporary & Hybrid Jazz
- Lifespan
- dates unavailable
- Signature
- iridescent color
Bio · 27 words
Kate Reid is an Australian pianist, composer, and arranger who has worked in Australia and internationally. She studied music formally before establishing herself in Australia's jazz scene.
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Musical style
Sound DNA
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Iridescent
Instrumental color leads the design.
Balanced
Space and activity stay in balance.
Expansive
Wide spans define the orchestral frame.
Layered
Several musical planes coexist.
Suspended
Motion unfolds with patience.
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Orchestration
Technique deck
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Music first
Scores & orchestras
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Australian Jazz Projects
Australian Jazz Projects
Reid's arrangements for Australian jazz ensembles showcase her gifts within Australia's thriving scene.
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Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
International Collaborations
International Collaborations
Reid's work on international projects demonstrates that Australian arrangers compete successfully globally.
Listen forNotice how color shapes the orchestral profile.
Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
Contemporary Jazz Development
Contemporary Jazz Development
Reid's contributions to contemporary jazz demonstrate the music's truly global nature.
Listen forNotice how color shapes the orchestral profile.
Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
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Start here
Three essential albums
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- 01 — Australian Jazz ProjectsKate Reid Reid's arrangements for Australian jazz ensembles showcase her gifts within Australia's thriving scene.
- 02 — International CollaborationsKate Reid Reid's work on international projects demonstrates that Australian arrangers compete successfully globally.
- 03 — Contemporary Jazz DevelopmentKate Reid Reid's contributions to contemporary jazz demonstrate the music's truly global nature.