Jazz for the Soul, Francine Reed, Season Finale!
Sun, Jun 23
|JAZZBIRD @ RAVENSCROFT
We're so pleased to announce Vocalist Francine Reed, “Queen of the blues” will perform at Jazz for the Soul in Jazzbird for our Season Grand Finale. Her group features Nicole Pesce on piano, bassist Mel Brown, and Dowell Davis on drums. Don't miss it! Doors open at 4:45 PM
Time & Location
Jun 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
JAZZBIRD @ RAVENSCROFT, 8445 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
About the Event
Francine Reed, “Queen of the blues” and Phoenix treasure, sets the standard high when she takes the stage. This local legend is known for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence, Reed sings an eclectic repertoire of jazz, blues, gospel, and rhythm and blues! Featuring Nicole Pesce (Piano), Mel Brown (bass), and Dowell Davis (drums). Doors open at 4:45 PM.
Francine Reed - Vocalist Francine Reed can't remember a time when she didn't sing. The Chicago-born, Phoenix-raised song stylist discovered her love for singing in church. She sang professionally with her family at five years old and continued into her teens. Francine married, and had four children but kept singing while working a variety of day jobs until 1985 when she met Lyle Lovett who was looking for a female vocalist for his new band.
He found his singer in Reed. She toured with Lovett for ten years as a member of Lovett's Large…