Vanessa Rubin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vanessa Rubin
Background information
Born	(1957-03-14) March 14, 1957 (age 68) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, R&B
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1980s–present
Labels	Telarc, RCA, Novus
Associated acts	Clark Terry Cecil Bridgewater Pharoah Sanders

Vanessa Rubin (born March 14, 1957) is a talented American jazz singer. She is known for her powerful voice and her ability to sing many different styles of jazz music.

About Vanessa Rubin

Vanessa Rubin was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her parents came from Trinidad and Louisiana. She grew up in a home filled with music. She studied journalism at Ohio State University. One day, she sang a song called "God Bless the Child" at a contest. The audience loved it so much they gave her a standing ovation! This moment made her decide to become a professional singer.

Starting Her Music Career

After college, Vanessa went back to Cleveland. She started singing in local clubs and hotels. She even put together her own band. Her band played with instruments like the organ, guitar, vibes, and drums.

In 1982, Vanessa moved to New York City. This city is famous for its jazz music. She performed at well-known jazz clubs like Sweet Basil and the Village Vanguard. She also sang with the Pharoah Sanders Quartet. Later, she studied with a famous jazz pianist named Barry Harris.

Working with Other Artists

Vanessa Rubin has worked with many amazing musicians. Some of these include Kenny Barron, Lionel Hampton, and Grover Washington, Jr.. She has also toured internationally with big names like Herbie Hancock. She has performed with the Woody Herman Orchestra and the Jazz Crusaders.

People describe Vanessa as a singer who can make even difficult songs sound wonderful. Her 2019 album, The Dream Is You: Vanessa Rubin Sings Tadd Dameron, was very popular. It was even nominated for a special award called the NAACP Image Award.

Vanessa Rubin's Albums

Vanessa Rubin has released several albums throughout her career. An album is a collection of songs recorded by an artist. Here are some of her albums: