There are very few pianists that can be described as hard-driving swing, bold expression, sophisticated and elegant in artistry, formidable technique, and a thunderous sound. Eric Scott Reed is one of these. Eric was born in Philadelphia, PA. Eric grew up in the storefront Baptist church where his father preached. “My father, a minister, sang with the Bay State Singers Gospel group; he was my first musical influence. Everything I heard on the radio also influenced me heavily – Edwin, James Cleveland
