Vi Redd

Vi Redd
Redd performing in Rochester, New York, 1977
Background information
Born
Elvira Redd

(1928-09-20)September 20, 1928
DiedFebruary 6, 2022(2022-02-06) (aged 93)
Genres
OccupationsMusician, vocalist, teacher
InstrumentsAlto saxophone, vocals
Years active1950–2010
Labels
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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.