The Group goes from Trio to Quintet and includes some of the top jazz musicians in the Sacramento and bay area
Glenn Hair - guitar
Paul Klempau/Bill Douglass/Kerry Kashiwagi/Al Bent - bass
Butch Minor/Jimmy Robinson -drums
David Witkowski/Darius Babazadeh - sax
Matt McFarland/Aaron Garner/Joe Gilman - piano
Influences
Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaugh, Ella Fitzgerald, Kurt Elling, to name just a few
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, with a little Brubeck and Gillespie thrown in. Her main venues have been the cabaret/supper clubs and nightclubs such as The Delta King Riverboat and Savanna..s in Sacramento, and Moody..s Bistro in Truckee. She has also been a mainstay at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.
Ms Lee has played with such notable musicians as bassists Bill Douglass and Bootza Nacek, drummer Ed Thigpen, and pianist Joe Gilman. She has assembled a top notch ensemble of players, who together with her unique style, phrasing and magical stage presence have been captivating audiences from Lake Tahoe to the Bay area. Known for her story-telling and banter with the audience she will pull you into the world that she creates on stage.
As a recording artist she has released three CDs - her 2000 debut CD, ..Scarlett.., 2002 release, ..Where is Love.., and 2004 ..Have You Met Miss Lee?.. all of which have made the rounds of national public radio jazz stations.
The twice SAMMIE (Sacramento area music awards) nominated Miss Lee is also the driving force behind a local Sunday Jazz Club venture at Savanna..s (Red Lion Hotel) that features the area..s finest jazz musicians as well as regional and national touring jazz groups passing through Sacramento. She also is part of an ongoing program, giving monthly donations to help promote local high school jazz.
Ms Lee has also twice (2005, 2006) been voted one of Sacramento..s top jazz groups and top local entertainer by subscribers in Sacramento Magazine..s annual ..Best Of Sacramento issue.
You can find Vivian's recordings at http://www.cdbaby.com/all/vivianlee. You can also download her music on ITunes, Sony Connect and above at SNOCAP.com
Hi Vivian, Thanks for adding me to your page, If you have time Thurday 07/10/08 please come to the Pre Sammies event at Track Shack Studio and take a tour of our Facility I promise you are going to love it. God bless you, Rich B.
Greetings from the big apple Vivian, many thanks for the Add-On, you sound real good! I used to play near you in Citrus Heights in the good old Black Angus Steakhouse in a cover band back in early 80's. We're having hot weather here in NYC right now. Keep up the great work! If you're up early any morning of the week, pls. tune me in there on the big 1550 KYOURADIO HammondCast Show, from 4AM to 4.45AM on the official broadcast home of Oakland A's Baseball. Thanks Vivian, c u in a minute, Jon http://ascap. com/network/audioportraits/jon_hammond_ndr/ *Member AFM Local 802, Local 6 / ASCAP Publisher
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What a wonderful voice!! Christmas blessings to you, Vivian, and happy holidays to you and yours. May this be a season of fruitfulness, abundant grace and absolute joy.
Its all about giving and being a blessing, for the Light of the world has come...Let us receive our King!
Hi Vivian! Good to hear from you! I found a great job closer to my home. I fit women who have had breast cancer with bras and prosthesis. Very rewarding job! Hope all is well with you and your family! Happy Holidays!
Hope your doing well, yeah I am kicking it into high gear guitar wise. Performing in three of the four ensembles I am in at Cosumnes River College. Jazz Ensemble I w/ Steven Coughran, Rock Ensemble w/ Steven Coughran and Jazz Improv w/ Steve Homan. Which the bands have a free concert on campus at 2pm-4:30pm in the Music Department.10/31 Added plus yes..I am singing, Bon Jovi's "Who Says You Can't Go Home"..in Rock Ensemble
Thanks for adding me- sorry for the delay in accepting, but i've been traveling. i just had a rehearsal today for the cd release gig this sunday 7-15 at Savanna's and things are sounding great. see you there!
Thank you for the add...I must say you have a beautiful clear sounding voice and it's pleasing to the ears. I enjoyed listening and glad I came across your page!
It was great seeing you again last night at "Bellessa" Vivian!
You have a very beautiful voice.
I hope to come hear you sing soon!
Have a beautiful day!
♥Danette
