Vivian Reed

Biography

Vivian Reed is a renowned American actress and singer, born in Pittsburgh, PA, to Clyde and Lucille Reed. She began formal voice training at the age of eight at the Pittsburgh Musical Institute and later continued her studies at New York's Juilliard School of Music. Reed's career flourished under the guidance of mentors like Honi Coles and Bobby Schiffman of the Apollo Theater. She gained popularity with her performances in Broadway productions, notably in Bubbling Brown Sugar (1976), where she earned a Tony nomination and several other awards. Her musical style spans genres such as Philly soul and disco, though her work is more prominently recognized in the realm of Broadway and jazz standards. Reed has also been featured in numerous films and television shows, including Headin’ for Broadway and The Tonight Show. Her legacy includes being named one of People Magazine's '25 Most Intriguing People of the Year' and receiving the 'Kingdom of Excellence Award' in 2014. Reed continues to perform and teach, having joined the faculty at Marymount Manhattan College and previously at Berklee College of Music. Her recent work includes a tribute to Lena Horne, Vivian Reed Sings Lena Horne, which she has performed in various venues. Her album Standards and More (2017) showcases her interpretations of classic standards, further solidifying her position as a versatile vocalist.

Fun Facts

• Vivian Reed was named one of People Magazine's '25 Most Intriguing People of the Year'.
• She was featured on the covers of Jet and Time magazines.
• Reed has been recognized for her fashion sense, making Mr. Blackwell's Best Dressed Women List.
• She is a professional photographer and scarf designer.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Honi Coles - Mentor at the Apollo Theater (Broadway performances) [Early career]
• Bobby Schiffman - Mentor at the Apollo Theater (Broadway performances) [Early career]

Key Collaborators

• Van McCoy - Producer for Epic Records (Orchestrated pop-soul tracks) [1969-1971]
• Richard Perry - Producer for Epic Records (Final Epic single) [1971]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Faith and Fire (Faith And Fire)
2. The Biggest Mistake (Faith and Fire)
3. Faith and Fire (Faith and Fire)
4. A Feeling Coming On (Faith and Fire)
5. Faith and Fire (Best of Vivian Reed Collector (Le meilleur des années 80))
6. As Long as I'm Around (Faith and Fire)
7. One More Time (Best of Vivian Reed Collector (Le meilleur des années 80))
8. One More Time (Faith and Fire)
9. Crazy Heartache (Faith And Fire)
10. Save Your Love for Me - Single Version

External Links

• Spotify
• [Wikipedia](Not available)