Biography
Seeking a new direction for his music career, Cuban-born bassist and composer Raul Reyes Bueno moved to the United States in 2010. Reyes has been described as a bassist with “advanced sense of rhythm, beautiful sound, time, and solos.” Reyes’s versatility in traditional jazz and contemporary jazz trends, along with his cheerful charisma has earned him opportunities to work with jazz artists such as Geoffrey Keezer, Arturo O’Farril, Victor Lewis, Yosvany Terry, Joe Magnarelli, Rodney Green, Dafnis Prieto, among many others.
Raul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Bass Performance from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) and a Master’s Degree in Jazz Performance from the University of North Texas (UNT). While at UNT, he became a member of the seven-time GRAMMY-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band, appearing on their album Rhythm of the Road. He also found opportunities to perform with luminaries including Jimmy Heath, John Beasley, Doc Severinsen, and Billy Hart.
In 2021, Raul relocated to New York City to attend The Juilliard School, where he was mentored by jazz masters Kenny Washington, Ben Wolfe, and Gerald Cannon. Since then, he has performed at premier New York City venues including Carnegie Hall, New York City Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, Town Hall, Smalls Jazz Club, and Blue Note.
Raul has also toured and collaborated with renowned Latin artists such as Maelo Ruiz, The Mambo Legends Orchestra, Willie Gonzales, and Mexican singer Carlos Rivera.