Ron Reid & Friends

Photographing Ron Reid and Friends at the Fort was a wonderful project because the elements came together in a location perfect for such an event. The weather was great; the sound of Jazz in the air played on my most favorite instrument in the world the Steel pan. So for me the shoot and choice of images came together with the least amount of effort. Pan Jazz anyone.

Ron Reid: Jazz at the Fort 2010 © 2009 Michael C. Smith. All rights reserved.


"Ron Reid group released a couple of albums, they are Calypsoldier and Reid Wright and Be happy. He is also an Associate Professor of Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music in Boston. If you enjoy jazz and its association with the Steel pan you must add these albums to your collection. Thanks Ron." Photographer: Michael C. Smith