Dianne Reeves facts for kids
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Dianne Reeves
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| Birth name | Dianne Elizabeth Reeves |
| Born | October 23, 1956 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1976–present |
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Dianne Elizabeth Reeves (born October 23, 1956) is a famous American jazz singer. She is well-known for her amazing voice and has won five Grammy Awards for her music.
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Dianne Reeves was born in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up in a family full of musicians. Her father was a singer, and her mother played the trumpet. Her uncle, Charles Burrell, was a bassist, and her cousin was the famous musician George Duke.
When Dianne was two years old, her father passed away. She was then raised in Denver, Colorado, by her mother and other family members. She went to Cure D'Ars Catholic School in Denver for most of her early education.
Starting Her Music Career
In 1971, Dianne started singing and playing the piano. She was part of her high school band. While performing at a music event in Chicago, a famous trumpeter named Clark Terry noticed her. He invited her to sing with his band.
Dianne loved performing with Clark Terry's band. She said it was a great way to learn because the musicians interacted so well with each other. She later studied classical singing at the University of Colorado.
Moving to Los Angeles and New York
Dianne moved to Los Angeles to continue her music career. There, she sang and recorded with many talented musicians like Stanley Turrentine, Lenny White, and Billy Childs. She also recorded with a band called Caldera. Later, she started her own band called Night Flight with Billy Childs.
After Los Angeles, Dianne moved to New York City. From 1983 to 1986, she toured with the legendary singer Harry Belafonte.
Grammy Awards and Famous Performances
In 1987, Dianne Reeves signed with Blue Note, a well-known jazz record label. Her first album with them, called Dianne Reeves, was nominated for a Grammy Award. This album featured other jazz legends like Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, and Tony Williams. She went on to win five Grammy Awards for her albums.
Music critics have praised Dianne's voice. One critic, Scott Yanow, said she is great at telling stories through her songs and is also a skilled scat singer. Her voice has been compared to other amazing singers like Dinah Washington and Carmen McRae.
Dianne performed at the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. In 2005, she appeared in the movie Good Night, and Good Luck. In the film, she sang classic songs from the 1950s, including "How High the Moon" and "Straighten Up and Fly Right". The soundtrack for this movie won a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2006.
In 2021, Dianne Reeves was featured in a documentary film called JazzTown.
Dianne Reeves' Albums
Dianne Reeves has released many albums throughout her career. Here are some of them:
- Welcome to My Love (1982)
- Dianne Reeves (1987)
- I Remember (1991)
- Quiet After the Storm (1994)
- In the Moment – Live in Concert (2000)
- The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan (2001)
- A Little Moonlight (2003)
- Christmas Time Is Here (2004)
- Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)
- Beautiful Life (2013)
Film Appearances
Dianne Reeves has also appeared in a few films:
- 1991: She appeared as a singer in Guilty by Suspicion.
- 2005: She played a jazz singer in Good Night, and Good Luck.
Awards and Special Honors
Dianne Reeves has received many awards and honors for her contributions to music:
- Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album:
- 2001: In the Moment – Live In Concert
- 2002: The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan
- 2004: A Little Moonlight
- 2006: Good Night, and Good Luck
- 2015: Beautiful Life
- 2003: She received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music.
- 2015: Her album Beautiful Life won Best Album at the Jazz FM Awards.
- 2015: She received another honorary doctorate from The Juilliard School.
- 2018: She was named an NEA Jazz Master, which is a very high honor in jazz music.
See also
In Spanish: Dianne Reeves para niños
