By Paige Coles, Sheen There is a war in America that lives in the foundation of history and thrives on the inequality of our nation. We are a people exhausted … Read More
by Glide Magazine Ben Flocks – Mask of the Muse (West Cliff) – This tenor saxophonist induced similar feelings to Charlie Parker with Strings from the ‘50s. That’s a certainly lofty company and there are … Read More
by Keanna Faircloth, WBGO Raised in Harlem, NY, Vivian Sessoms truly “gets it honest.” Her mother was a session and jingle singer. Her father, a former flutist and percussionist for … Read More
Acclaimed Vocalist Vivian Sessoms Named a Finalist in the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Internationally lauded vocal artist Vivian Sessoms is proud to announce her status as a … Read More
By: George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Vivian Sessoms has a honey toned soul feel not unlike early Aretha Franklin, and she displays it exceedingly well on this album that melds … Read More
by John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★ She’s spent her career enhancing the music of Michael Jackson, Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, Cher, Chaka Khan, Pink and others. But, as with … Read More
By: Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs A CD REVIEW FOR BLACK MUSIC MONTH BY Dee Dee McNeil/Jazz Journalist VIVIAN SESSOMS – “LIFE ii” ropeadope Records Vivian Sessoms, vocals/producer/arranger; Chris Parks, … Read More
Q&A, Vivian Sessoms: Songs in the Key of Life by MATT MICUCCI, JAZZIZ Singer/songwriter Vivian Sessoms’ new album, Life II, is out now via Ropeadope Records. This 12-track collection of originals and … Read More
Kevin Press, All About Jazz Vivian Sessoms has built a career in collaboration with a range of world-famous artists. P. Diddy, Michael Jackson, Donna Summer, Sinéad O’Connor, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Stevie … Read More
Susan Frances, Modern Jazz Today Jazz practitioner Vivian Sessoms has made a name for herself as an international vocalist, composer, and arranger. Three separate skill sets which she employed on … Read More
