Tony Reedus (22 September 1959 – 16 November 2008) was an American jazz drummer.
Reedus first gained attention performing in Woody Shaw's band during the 1980s. He played with Dave Stryker, Mulgrew Miller, Art Blakey, Mike Nock, Kenny Garrett, James Williams, and Anthony Wonsey, among others, and recorded three albums as a leader.
He died of a pulmonary embolism at Kennedy Airport at the age of 49. He had just returned from a tour in Italy with pianist Mike LeDonne.
Discography
As leader
The Far Side (Jazz City, 1988) Incognito (Enja, 1989) Minor Thang (Criss Cross, 1996) People Get Ready (Sweet Basil, 1998)
As sideman
With Joanne Brackeen
Power Talk (Turnipseed, 1994) With Robin Eubanks & Steve Turre Dedication (JMT, 1989) With Kenny Garrett Introducing Kenny Garrett (Criss Cross 1985) Garrett 5 (Bellaphon 1989) African Exchange Student (Atlantic Jazz 1990) With Benny Golson Benny Golson Quartet Live (Dreyfus, 1989 [1991]) Benny Golson Quartet (LRC Ltd. 1990) Domingo (Dreyfus, 1992) I Remember Miles (Alfa Jazz, 1993) With Benny Green Prelude (Criss Cross, 1988) With Geoff Keezer Waiting in the Wings (Sunnyside, 1989) With Our Own Eyes (Novus, 1993) With Harold Mabern Mabern's Grooveyard (DIW, 1996) Maya with Love (DIW, 2000) With Ronnie Mathews Selena's Dance (Timeless, 1988) With Mulgrew Miller Wingspan (Landmark, 1987) Time and Again (Landmark, 1991) With Dick Oatts Gratitude (Steeplechase 2007) With Woody Shaw United (Columbia, 1981) Lotus Flower (Enja, 1982) Master of the Art (Elektra Musicia, 1982) Night Music (Elektra Musicia, 1982) The Time Is Right (Red, 1983) With Jim Snidero Tippin' (Savant, 2007) With James Spaulding The Smile of the Snake (HighNote, 1997) With Walt Weiskopf Quintet Anytown (Criss Cross Jazz, 1998) With Anthony Wonsey Blues for Hiroshi (Sharp Nine, 2004)