Vi Redd | |
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 Redd performing in Rochester, New York, 1977 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Elvira Redd |
| Born | September 20, 1928 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, 2022 (aged 93) |
| Genres | Jazz, bebop, hard bop, post bop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, vocalist, teacher |
| Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone, vocals |
| Years active | 1950–2010 |
| Labels | Atlantic, Atco, United Artists |
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]
- ^ Scott Yanow. "Allmusic: Vi Redd – Biography". Allmusic.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
- ^ James Nadal. "All About Jazz: Vi Redd – Biography". All About Jazz. Archived from the original on July 16, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2015.