Vivian Lee: Jazz

Jazz vocalist and recording artist Vivian Lee is truly a child of the world having grown up in a military family, then pursuing a military career herself. She specializes in the standards - Gershwin, Ellington, Berlin, James, Jobim, and the like. Her main venue has been the cabaret/supper clubs and nightclubs such as Harlow's, Lou's on Fisherman's Wharf, and Aces. She has also performed at the Loomis and Rocklin Jazz Festivals and the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.

Ms Lee has been a vocalist in the Sacramento area for the last seven years and is making the rounds as guest vocalist with some of the Sacramento and Bay area's finest musicians. She has also had the great fortune to play with legendary drummer Ed Thigpen.

Her smoky voice will work its way into your soul. Her phrasing and lyrical interpretation makes her very popular with all that hear her. Her rapport with the audience is extraordinary as she pulls them into the world she creates around her music.

In early 1999 Vivian formed her own trio and quartet playing with some of Sacramento's finest. By the end of 1999 Vivian had formed the Vivian Lee Quintet and has since been drawing in audiences to experience the magic from Lake Tahoe to the Bay area. Members of the band include pianist Tom Whinnery, bassist David Rees, guitarist Glenn Hair, saxophonist David Witkowski and drummer Butch Minor. For the past couple of years, Vivian and her combo have performed at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee to standing- room-only venues.

In addition to her combo work around the area Vivian is also a recording artist whose 2000 debut CD, "Scarlett", and current 2002 release, "Where is Love", has been receiving some extensive airplay on some of the public radio jazz stations.
For further info, play dates or bookings phone (916) 723-5517, e-mail at vtlee54@hotmail.com or visit www.vivianleejazz.com

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