Jason Birchmeier
Jazz vocalist Irene Reid first rose to prominence in the 1960s before mounting a surprising comeback in the late '90s. During the '60s, she recorded for some of the era's most prestigious jazz labels, including Verve (Room for One More, 1965; It's Too Late, 1966). However, in the '70s, she disappeared from the spotlight after recording an album for Polydor, The World Needs What I Need (1971). It wasn't until the late '90s that she returned to prominence, recording some albums for Savant, beginning with Million Dollar Secret (1997). ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide