Preston Reed
b. 1955, Armonk, New York, USA. Virtually self-taught in guitar (classical lessons were swiftly abandoned), Reed began playing seriously in his mid-teens and at the age of 17 supported beat poet Allen Ginsberg at the Smithsonian Institute. After becoming a professional musician, he worked in a variety of settings, gaining admiring audiences and respect from fellow musicians. He began recording in the late 70s, releasing a series of acoustic guitar albums on the Sky, Folkstudio and Flying Fish labels. Encouraged by country music artist Lyle Lovett, Reed secured a recording contract with MCA Records in the late 80s.
Resident in Scotland from the early 00s, Reed is an intriguing composer. Among his compositions is a suite for the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet and he has also written film music. Among musicians with whom he has worked is fellow guitarist Laurence Juber, with whom he has recorded in duo. In addition to performing, Reed also teaches, including leading classes at the National Guitar Summer Workshop. He formed Outer Bridge Records at the start of the new millennium, making his debut for the label with the same year’s Handwritten Notes. He has also released instructional videos on Homespun Tapes.
Although Reed began playing acoustic guitar in an orthodox manner, he gradually developed a distinctive technique in which he produces self-accompanying percussive motifs by rapping the guitar body with either hand. Similarly notable is Reed’s use of unusual tuning for the instrument. He has an astonishing technique and continues to draw praise from critics and fellow guitarists.
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Discography
10 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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What You Don't See
Lounge - Released by Outer Bridge Records on 13 Feb 2019
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Ladies Night
Jazz Fusion & Jazz Rock - Released by Outer Bridge Records on 13 Oct 1998
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History of Now
Blues - Released by Outer Bridge Records on 6 Sep 2005
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Metal
Jazz Fusion & Jazz Rock - Released by Outer Bridge on 13 Oct 1998
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In Here Out There
Alternative & Indie - Released by Outer Bridge Records on 17 Oct 2013
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Handwritten Notes
Jazz - Released by Outer Bridge Records on 1 Jan 2000
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Pointing Up / Playing By Ear
Folk - Released by Flying Fish on 2 Jul 1991
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The Road Less Travelled
Folk - Released by Flying Fish on 1 Jan 1987
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Acoustic Guitar
Folk - Released by Outer Bridge Records on 13 Apr 1979
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