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 Dianne
Reeves, one of the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world
today, was awarded the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance
for each of her last three recordings-a Grammy first in any
vocal category.
Reeves' singing draws upon a world of influences; she is
tied to a powerful storytelling instinct and her virtuosity
and improvisational gifts are breathtaking. In 1987, Reeves
was the first vocalist signed to the reactivated Blue Note/EMI
label. As a result of her unique R&B and jazz stylings,
Reeves has since captured a huge following and tremendous
acclaim throughout the world.
Reeves has performed with Daniel Barenboim and the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra and was the featured soloist with Sir Simon
Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic. She has also recorded
and performed extensively with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln
Center Jazz Orchestra.
 Additionally,
Reeves was the first Creative Chair for Jazz for the Los Angeles
Philharmonic. In this role Reeves had overseen the scheduling
of jazz programming and educational workshops at both the
Hollywood Bowl and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. An Ella Fitzgerald
Award recipient, Reeves performed at the closing ceremony
of the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City and appeared
and sang on a season-ending episode of Sex and the City.
In late 2002, Reeves worked with legendary producer Arif
Mardin (Norah Jones, Aretha Franklin) on her most recent Grammy-winning
album, A Little Moonlight, an intimate and highly praised
collection of ten standards featuring her touring trio (pianist
Peter Martin, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Greg Hutchinson).
In late 2004, Dianne's first holiday recording, Christmas
Time is Here, was released to outstanding reviews. Said Ben
Ratliff of The New York Times "Ms. Reeves, a jazz singer
of frequently astonishing skill, takes the assignment seriously;
this is one of the best jazz Christmas CD's I've heard."
Reeves closed-out 2004 with performances throughout Europe
and Asia and was delighted to be the featured performer at
UNICEF's Annual Gala in New York City.
Look for Reeves in an upcoming PBS special on Billy Strayhorn
(composer of the Duke Ellington signature "Take the A
Train") as well as in George Clooney's upcoming "Good
Night. And Good Luck."
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