Vi Redd
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 | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, vocalist, teacher |
| Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone, vocals |
| Years active | 1950–2010 |
| Labels | |
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.