About A.C. Reed
Lived 1926 – 2004 (aged 77). A.C. Reed was an American musician, saxophonist and saxophone.
Aaron Corthen (May 9, 1926 – February 24, 2004), He toured with Dennis "Long Man" Binder in 1956, and worked extensively as a sideman for Mel London's blues record labels Chief/Profile/Age in the 1960s, with Lillian Offitt and Ricky Allen, among others. He had a regionally popular single in 1961, "This Little Voice" (Age 29101),
Discography Take These Blues and Shove 'Em (Rooster Blues, 1982) I Got Money (Blue Phoenix, 1986) (with Maurice John Vaughn) I'm in the Wrong Business! (Alligator Records, 1987) Junk Food (Delmark Records, 1998) With Magic Sam Rockin' Wild in Chicago (Delmark, 1964 )
With Albert Collins Ice Pickin' (Alligator, 1979) Frostbite (Alligator, 1980) Don't Lose Your Cool (Alligator, 1983) Live in Japan ( Alligator,1984)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was A.C. Reed?
American blues saxophonist (1926–2004)
When was A.C. Reed born?
A.C. Reed was born on 9 May 1926 in Wardell.
When did A.C. Reed die?
A.C. Reed died on 24 February 2004 in Chicago.
What was A.C. Reed's occupation?
A.C. Reed was a musician, saxophonist and saxophone.
What nationality was A.C. Reed?
A.C. Reed was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). A.C. Reed. https://biography.guide/a-c-reed/
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