Viviane Greene

(19 June 1918 - 10 February 1994) American rhythm & blues and jazz pianist - singer born Willie Viviane Hoyt (Nacogdoches, TX) the eldest of three children. Her parents, who were both school teachers, had her begin taking piano lessons at the age of four. Soon she was performing at church gatherings and other public events. She graduated from high school when she was only 13, then enrolled at Prairie View A&M College where she met and eventually married vocalist Allen Greene III. The Greene's second daughter is The Supremes vocalist Susaye Greene. She worked as a stagecraft tutor and vocal coach from the 1960s onwards, including coaching Michael Jackson and the Jackson Family.