Musicians - Walfredo Reyes, Jr.

Percussionist extraordinaire


 
 
 
You have quite a busy schedule for the next two months. You'll be doing over 30 shows including Japan, Europe, Bonnaroo Festival, seven shows with The Dead, TV and radio appearances, and then in August you'll also start doing shows with David Lindley & El Rayo-X. With that bit of perspective being made, let me say this is going to be a great summer to see you play some truly amazing shows.
Interview, June 14, 2003
 
 
Drummer Walfredo Reyes, Jr. has illuminated the music of a surprising diversity of musicians that include: Elvis Costello, Santana, Lionel Richie, and Smokey Robinson. Walfredo plays all styles, delivers flawless playing and deeply emotional musical results. Chances are you've heard Wally play drums on a film score, on a hit song, or with one of your favorite bands.
Interview, June 30, 2003
 
 
In the 1980s Walfredo Reyes was known most for playing with David Lindley and El Rayo-X, in the '90s it was with Santana, and in the new century it's his work with Steve Winwood and Traffic. He has also made music with a diverse list of artists including Robbie Robertson, Jackson Browne, Boz Scaggs and Celia Cruz. Last year both he and Winwood sat in with The Dead. He's is also the subject of a Phish song titled, appropriately, "Walfredo."
Interview, November 30, 2004