Jazz Articles about Francine Reed

Francine Reed: Shades of Blue

by Ed Kopp
February 1, 2000

When Francine Reed isn't singing backup with Lyle Lovett's Large Band, you might find her exercising her deep, soulful voice at two different venues in her adopted hometown of Atlanta. Some nights she belts out blues and R&B at Blind Willie's, a smoky blues joint in Virginia Highlands. Or, when the mood strikes, Reed performs swanky jazz with the house trio at the Ritz Carlton-Atlanta.On Shades of Blue, Reed shows both sides of her musical personality. Five of ...