 Jazz saxophonist Vi Redd in Rochester, NY, June 1977 Image by Tom Marcello, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Vi ReddVi Redd Vi Redd American jazz musician, vocalist and educator (1928–2022) Elvira Louise Redd (September 20, 1928 – February 6, 2022) was an American jazz alto saxophone player, vocalist and educator. She was active from the early 1950s and was known primarily for playing in the blues style. She was highly regarded as an accomplished veteran, and performed with Count Basie, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Linda Hopkins, Marian McPartland and Dizzy Gillespie.[1][2] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Vi Redd Redd performing in Rochester, New York, 1977 Background information Birth name Elvira Redd Born (1928-09-20)September 20, 1928 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Died February 6, 2022(2022-02-06) (aged 93) Genres Jazz bebop hard bop Occupation(s) Musician, vocalist, teacher Instrument(s) Alto saxophone, vocals… (Source: Wikipedia)
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