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Steve Reich and Musicians is a musical ensemble founded and led by the American composer Steve Reich (b. 1936) to perform his compositions.

The ensemble's instrumentation varies according to the piece being performed, but consists primarily of tuned percussion (marimbas, vibraphones, glockenspiels) and voices, as well as bowed string instruments, bass clarinets, and electronic organs. Integral members of the group include Glen Velez, Bob Becker, Jay Clayton, Russ Hartenberger, Garry Kvistad, James Preiss, and Steve Reich.

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