Reginald "Reggie" Workman was born June 26, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Workman is an American avant - garde jazz and hard bop double bassist, recognized for his work with both John Coltrane and Art Blakey.He was a member of jazz groups led by Gigi Gryce, Roy Haynes, Wayne Shorter and Red Garland. In 1961, Workman joined the John Coltrane Quartet, replacing Steve Davis. He was present for the saxophonist's legendary Live at the Village Vanguard sessions, and also recorded with a second bassist (Art Davis) on the 1961 album, Olé Coltrane. After a European tour, Workman left Coltrane's group at the end of the year. Workman also played with James Moody, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Yusef Lateef, Pharoah Sanders, Herbie Mann and Thelonious Monk. He has recorded with Archie Shepp, Lee Morgan and David Murray.
He is currently a professor at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City.
