Upon entering CWU as an undergraduate, Reuel became promptly involved in the jazz, concert band, and choir programs at Central. He was fortunate to do performances with John Birks(Dizzy) Gillespie, Joe Williams, Doc Severinsen, Pete Barbutti, Steve Allen, Bud Shank and a host of other artists while still in school. Reuel also received the opportunity to work as a clinician at high schools while in college. The jazz director at Central, John Moawad, utilized Reuel in these clinics and performances extensively. At this point, Reuel decided on a degree in music education and began taking the required curriculum.

As time progressed, Reuel found he was getting more and more work as a musician. Eventually, to the dismay of some of the faculty, he changed his emphasis to a degree in Music Theory/Composition. Surprisingly, the Director of Bands, Larry Gookin supported Reuel?s decision. Although Mr. Gookin, saw Reuel?s potential as a fine teacher, he felt his strengths as a performer warranted the course change of study.

As stated before, Reuel performed with many artists who were guests at the university. One of them, Bud Shank, was to become a key in Reuel?s development as a player. Bud did a performance at Central with a combo in which Reuel was a member. This introduced Bud to Reuel?s work as a budding musician. The following summer Reuel enrolled as a scholarship participant at Bud Shank?s Jazz Workshop. Within a few years, Reuel was brought on as an adjunct faculty member and is now regarded as a perennial clinician. This has provided Reuel the chance to pass on his knowledge to players of all ages, particularly high school and college students.

Reuel was finishing his degree when a call came in from the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The band was looking for a pianist and Reuel had been recommended by the current bass player who was a friend of his. This experience led to Reuel eventually touring and working with Terry Gibbs, the Mills Brothers, Buddy Greco, Barbara McNair, Fran Jeffries, Peanuts Hucko, Louise Tobin, and as conductor/pianist for Herb Jeffries. He also worked with Ernestine Anderson for a short stint. In spite of all the distractions, Reuel eventually finished his Bachelor of Arts degree and moved to the Seattle area.

Reuel played a jam session for a couple of years every Sunday with drummer Andre? Thomas at Tula's a well established Seattle jazz club. The session brought in many musicians passing through like Patience Higgins, Delfeayo Marsalis, Ben Wolfe, Russell Malone, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Kenny Kirkland, Nat Reeves, Jeff Hamilton, Roy Hargrove and Taurus Mateen. Reuel has worked with a variety of players in Seattle such as Jay Thomas, Bill Ramsay, Brian Nova, the Marriott Brothers, Jay Clayton</a>, Greg Williamson, Janis Mann, Chuck Deardorf, Jay Weinstein, and many others. Reuel also did a transcription of piano solos for Hal Leonard Publications of pianist Cedar Walton's music. He also teaches privately and has students ranging from ages 7 to 45. Reuel has also worked with the Musicworks Northwest organization as a clinician, and also has done special clinics for Bellevue, Juanita and Roosevelt high school band programs. He currently is on faculty at Seattle Pacific University directing the Vocal Jazz Choir and teaching jazz piano, and also works with Evergreen Christian Fellowship in Issaquah as a staff accompanist. This is allowing Reuel to utilize his Theory/Composition background as an arranger and conductor on a weekly basis.

In 1999, Reuel did a stint as conductor/pianist for the dinner theater/circus Teatro Zinzanni in Seattle which was produced by One Reel Productions. He is now planning to go back to work with his trio, as well as his hardbop quartet in which he plays drums.