VIVIAN LORD

LORD--Vivian. Vivian Lord- Alge Jazz Educator, Pianist and Singer Dies at 91. Best known in performing circles for passionate interpretations of jazz standards and her kindred spirit. Vivian died surrounded by family after a brief illness in December. Born in Sanford, Maine in 1929, she married Frank Alge in 1954. A long-time resident of Cresskill and Tenafly, NJ, Vivian was former Director of Vocal Jazz Studies at William Paterson University and best known for creating the annual "Jazz it Up for Kids" series, an interactive experience for school children. Vivian taught master jazz in Bassano, Italy and taught privately until age 90. Her performance career spanned 60 years in the metro area, Europe, Asia and Caribbean including performances as a soloist and with her Vivian Lord Trio in private and concert venues. Vivian provided arrangement and production support for Don Glaser's "Slice of Life", nominated for five Grammys in 1997. Recordings included: The Two of Us, Love Dance & Two for the Road on Stash Records, Route 66 with Kenny Kirkland for CBS-Sony and mixes by sons, Chris and Tom Lord- Alge. Vivian was featured in the documentary film "Jazz Women- the Female side of Jazz". Advanced musical education and private studies were at Julliard, Chicago Musical College, and William Paterson University. Private studies were with Thad Jones, Mary Lou Williams, Sanford Gold and Richard Kimball. Vivian is predeceased by husband, Frank, her siblings, nephew, Anthony. She leaves children: Meg (Michael), Mark (Donna), Lisa (Paul), Chris (Jacque), Jeff (LuAnn), Tom (Catherine), grandchildren; Amanda, Victoria, Molly, Matthew, Wyatt, Stevie, Ryann, Grace, great granddaughter, Hazel and long-time caregivers, Eva and Sondra.