Sharay Reed is a bassist, writer and entrepreneur from Chicago, Illinois.

He is a proficient player on the upright, electric, and synth bass, reads
music, and is a writer, arranger, author and producer.

Sharay has performed in the bands of Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, R. Kelly, CeCe Winans, Boys II Men, Ramsey Lewis, Aretha Franklin, and Chaka Khan, to name a few.

Sharay Reed graduated from DePaul University in Chicago, where has earned
a Bachelor's Degree in Music and a Master’s Degree in Composition. He currently plays bass for Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles, and does freelance bass playing for a wide variety of artists and projects.

Sharay endorses Kala Bass, Fodera, Gallien Krueger Amplifiers/Speakers, Reunion Blues Gig Bags & Cases, and Dean Markley Strings.