Vivian Simmons “Life”

Hailed by Rolling Stone and Billboard as an “exquisite” singer, Vivian Sessoms has performed all over the world with some of the biggest names in music. A wunderkind that got her start opening for Marvin Gaye at the age of 9, she’s worked with legendary artists like Michael Jackson, Cher, Stevie Wonder and many others throughout the course of her multi-faceted career. Her new album LIFE is her third studio effort and first foray into the realm of jazz. Backed with a rotating lineup of all-star musicians, her first record in years explores how people can come together to make a difference. “I just know that when I hear a song I love, it takes me someplace. Music has that power, and I hope this music will inspire that.”