Meet your entertainer for the 2024 Partnership Awards Gala—Reggie Woods.
Reggie is a masterful saxophonist, composer, arranger, producer, and educator. As a Queens, New York native, his sound was influenced by jazz legends Gene Ammons and Dexter Gordon, yet his soulful and unique style is entirely his own. While his sound is reminiscent of jazz legends, you will be moved by his distinctive, soulful expression. The sweet, mature tones of his tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones will leave your soul touched. Though jazz is his first love, Reggie brings a special quality to his live and recorded sessions across genres including rap, pop, funk, and blues.
Reggie has performed with renowned artists such as Najee, Isaac Hayes, Bill Saxton, Greg Osby, Bross Townsend, Jimmy Heath, Betty Carter, Doc Cheatham, Ben E. King, Aaron Hall, RUN DMC, Vanessa Rubin, Rhonda Ross, and Hank Shakley from Public Enemy. His performances span from international stages to domestic venues, including the Open Air Music Festival in Switzerland, Golden Image Awards, Newark Symphony Hall, Birdland, Iridium, Tavern on the Green, Fat Tuesday’s, S.O.B.’s, Knitting Factory, Flushing Town Hall, and the World Trade Center. His discography includes Movin’ In The Positive [Runard Records], Into The Woods [Muse], and Motion [RegReg Music]. He recently returned from a tour in Bern, Switzerland, where he performed with the Alvin Queen Quartet at Marians Jazz Room.
As a composer, Reggie’s exceptional writing and arranging skills have garnered the admiration of his peers. RCA/Novus Jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin selected two of his compositions, “Wait for Love” and “A Certain Love,” for her albums Soul Eyes and Pastiche, respectively. Reggie was also featured with Rhonda Ross, daughter of pop diva Diana Ross, and their collaboration was showcased on BET’s Jazz Central. In addition to these achievements, Reggie composed scores for two internationally acclaimed and award-winning independent films produced by Metropolis Pictures and the RADA Film Company, as well as for “Jeep Blues,” a play written by Roger Parris. He also composed the soundtrack for a PBS film special by Vanessa Roth, daughter of Tim Roth and screenwriter for Forrest Gump. Reggie received critical acclaim for his performance in “Let Me Off in Harlem,” a Vy Higginson Mama Foundation for the Arts production in NYC.
Currently, Reggie is the President and CEO of Woody Woods Workin’ Music LLC, and the founder and bandleader of Soul Street Band. For over two decades, Woody Woods Workin’ Music LLC has provided world-class entertainment for corporations, private parties, and a diverse clientele. As a self-proclaimed “Music Broker,” Reggie offers entertainment services that cater to various needs. Woody Woods Workin’ Music LLC is a member of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester and Rockland County and a Certified Minority Business Enterprise of the NY & NJ Minority Supplier Development Council.
Most recently, Reggie has had global performances for Presidents, Kings, and Dignitaries alongside Celebrity Artists. The band has been featured on the Today Show Wedding Series, The Insider, and The Oprah Winfrey Show “Shalom in the Home – Lavish Spending.”
Reach Back Initiative
The development of a non-profit organization has been a long-standing vision for Mr. Woods. Reach Back is the culmination of his deep commitment to creating opportunities for underprivileged youth and young adults to learn music and embrace the creative arts. Reach Back aims to foster personal growth and development in all those it serves by providing access to resources and education. The organization is devoted to the guiding principles of accountability, empowerment, and love—principles that inspire positive change.
Reach Back is dedicated to serving underprivileged youth, men, women, and families who require access to resources and assistance in overcoming life’s challenges. We believe that tapping into an individual’s talent can unlock greater freedom to succeed. Our core belief is that community prosperity, hope, and restoration are achievable. Our purpose is to provide services and resources that promote wholeness within communities through awareness and direct support. It only takes a moment to change a life.
