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 …

Dec 15, 2020 · Mia Jenkins shares the story of Vi Redd, a pioneering Black female saxophonist and singer whose legacy has long been overlooked. There has been a flurry of discourse in …

Oct 2, 2023 · Daughter of New Orleans jazz drummer and Clef Club co-founder, Alton Redd, Vi Redd was born in Los Angeles and was deeply influenced during her formative years by her …

Oct 1, 2011 · Vi Redd was a pioneer. Ms. Redd is the daughter of Alton Redd, who was a New Orleans drummer and the co-founder of the Big Easy’s legendary Clef Club. Vi was born in …

Sep 26, 2024 · Vi Redd was a pioneering jazz saxophonist who broke gender stereotypes and inspired female musicians that came after her. Despite her talent, she faced significant gender …

Elvira Louise Redd 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 …

Aug 13, 2013 · Alto saxophonist Vi Redd with Carmell JOnes, Herb Ellis, Richie Goldberg, Roy Ayers, Russ Freeman and Bob Whitlock on Jazz Scene USA.

Vi Redd was an underrepresented female jazz saxophonist and singer who was active in the Los Angeles area during the 1960s and 70s. Frequently compared to Charlie Parker, she was …

Vi Redd, a trailblazing alto saxophonist and vocalist, holds a distinctive place in the history of jazz. Known for her robust and lyrical tone, Redd’s contribution to the jazz landscape, particularly as …

Oct 8, 2018 · At 34, she became the first female instrumentalist to headline at a jazz festival. In spite of the fact that Vi became an accomplished saxophonist who performed with well-known …