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Dianne Reeves, born 23 October 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, is an American jazz singer, known more for her live performances than her albums. Alongside her peers Dee Dee Bridgewater, Diana Krall and Cassandra Wilson she is considered one of the most important female jazz singers of our time. She lives in Denver (Colorado/USA)
Dianne came from a very musical family. Her father, who died when she was two years old, was also a singer. Her mother, Vada Swanson, played trumpet. A cousin, George Duke is a well known piano and keyboard player and producer.
Dianne and her sister Sharon were raised by their grandmother in Denver, Colorado. As a child Dianne took piano lessons and sang at every opportunity. When she was 11 years old her interest in music was enhanced by an inspiring teacher who thought that music was the best way to bring students together. Dianne discovered a love of music and that she wanted to be a singer.
Her uncle, Charles Burell, a bass player with the Denver Symphony Orchestra, introduced her to the music of jazz singers, from Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Holiday. She was especially impressed by Sarah Vaughan.
1974
At the age of sixteen she was singing at the George Washington Highschool in Denver, in a highschool bigband. That same year the band played at a music festival (Convention of the National Association of Jazz Educators). Her Band won first place and it was there she met the trumpeter Clark Terry, who after discovering her became her mentor.
1975
Dianne came from a very musical family. Her father, who died when she was two years old, was also a singer. Her mother, Vada Swanson, played trumpet. A cousin, George Duke is a well known piano and keyboard player and producer.
Dianne and her sister Sharon were raised by their grandmother in Denver, Colorado. As a child Dianne took piano lessons and sang at every opportunity. When she was 11 years old her interest in music was enhanced by an inspiring teacher who thought that music was the best way to bring students together. Dianne discovered a love of music and that she wanted to be a singer.
Her uncle, Charles Burell, a bass player with the Denver Symphony Orchestra, introduced her to the music of jazz singers, from Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Holiday. She was especially impressed by Sarah Vaughan.
1974
At the age of sixteen she was singing at the George Washington Highschool in Denver, in a highschool bigband. That same year the band played at a music festival (Convention of the National Association of Jazz Educators). Her Band won first place and it was there she met the trumpeter Clark Terry, who after discovering her became her mentor.
1975
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Never Too Far
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Good Night, And Good Luck
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I Remember
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Bridges
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rantstheraves wrote:
very very nice
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lipsinc wrote:
Beautiful.
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Suyomizzle wrote:
Unbelievable
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stratozpheres wrote:
I saw her last night. Most wonderful!
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Richex wrote:
Great Stereo Seperation!!
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Niklando wrote:
ieri l'ho ascoltata dal vivo al Ravenna Jazz '08....meravigliosa.... son rimasto a bocca aperta, una voce incredibile!
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vieille-chipie wrote:
Hi! Listen to one of my favorit new album Out of the Blue :o) Do you like it ? check out and enjoy!
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Siritinga wrote:
Es maravillosa!!
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SirAlecHendrix wrote:
brand new group with dianne reeves : jazz lounge
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pranar wrote:
She's the best female jazz voice of our times
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KEO15 wrote:
I love this girl, her sound is heavenly
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xinty wrote:
I first met Diane Reeves way back in the '90's the Royal Festival Hall performances were nervous for me, then I was trying to be a 'professional' photographer, and fan, brilliant, enthralling and exhilarating all at the same time She has not lost any of her style or her innovation from those days. Check out this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdoPRLkXHD4 and buy the new album - When You Know.
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Sebekas wrote:
jUST GREAT
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cipu07 wrote:
This woman is fantastic..!!!
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mwchurst wrote:
A singer who's voice is one of the most beautiful in music today. Looking forward to her date in London during April '08.
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mcgheesa wrote:
Dianne Reeves is fabulous! I'm so proud that she was born in the Motor City!!!! Must be something in the water. Sky Island is amazing!!!
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llehcin wrote:
djangotaffier, I was with you until you mentioned Amy Winehouse. Amy and Dianne have nothing in common so why the comparison? Had you said Diana Krall you would have been on point.
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djangotaffler wrote:
Dianne Reeves is by all accounts essential listening not just 4 JazzHeads but the NuClassicSoul crowd [who are feelin the likes of Erykah Badu, D'Angelo and Jill Scott.] Be Warned once u get in2 Dianne Reeves u wont go back....she makes Norah Jones & Amy Winehouse sound like Kareoke.
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djangotaffler wrote:
One of the most original Jazz singers today. Like her contemporary, Cassandra Wilson, she is the real deal. Authentic Jazz made cool and relevant. Again, like Wilson, Reeves is in high demand for collaborations by everyone from Jazz musicians to Hip Hop and RnB singers. Once you discover her albums like Bridges or A Little Moonlight you will be hooked. Dianne Reeves is by all accounts essentia
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facturifikacia wrote:
Джазиращоо!
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Events
- Dec 20 Dianne Reeves SOPAC (South Orange Performing Arts Center), South Orange, NJ, New York, United States
- Dec 20 Dianne Reeves SOPAC (South Orange Performing Arts Center), South Orange, NJ, New York, United States
- Mar 13 Dianne Reeves Luckman Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, United States
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