Dianne Reeves

American jazz singer

Born: 23 October 1956
Detroit
Country: United States
Record labels: Blue Note, Concord Records, EMI
Discography: 26 albums

Biography

Dianne Reeves is a jazz musician who plays voice. Dianne Reeves was born on 23 October 1956 in Detroit. The music is usually filed under jazz and contemporary R&B. Record labels: Blue Note, Concord Records and EMI. The discography here lists 26 albums, from “Welcome to My Love” (1982) to “Star Child” (2026). Honours include Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female (2001) and NEA Jazz Masters.

Dianne Elizabeth Reeves (born October 23, 1956) is an American jazz singer. Reeves has won five Grammy awards from a total nine nominations.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Welcome to My Love 1982 · Palo Alto Records Dianne Reeves 1987 · Blue Note For Every Heart 1988 · TBA Records The Nearness of You 1988 · Blue Note Echoes Of Ellington Vol. 1 1989 · Verve Never Too Far 1990 · EMI Records USA I Remember 1991 · Blue Note Art and Survival 1993 Quiet After the Storm 1995 · Blue Note The Grand Encounter 1996 · Blue Note The Palo Alto Sessions 1981-1985 1996 · Blue Note New Morning 1997 · Blue Note That Day… 1997 Bridges 1999 · Blue Note In the Moment 2000 · Live · Blue Note The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan 2001 · Blue Note A Little Moonlight 2003 · Blue Note Christmas Time Is Here 2004 · Blue Note Live In Montreal 2004 · Live · Universal Good Night, and Good Luck. 2005 · Concord Jazz Music for Lovers 2007 · Blue Note When You Know 2008 · Blue Note Beautiful Life 2013 · Concord Records Light Up the Night: Live in Marciac 2016 · Live · Concord Music Group Dedicated To You 2026 · Blue Note Star Child 2026 · Arkadia

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Albums where Dianne Reeves is credited as a sideman

1976	Yesterdays Dreams — Alphonso Johnson	vocals
1977	From Me to You — George Duke	vocals
1986	George Duke — George Duke	background vocals
1986	This Side Up — David Benoit	vocals
1988	Joy Ryder — Wayne Shorter	vocals
1989	At Last — Lou Rawls	performer, lead vocals
1995	Illusions — George Duke	vocals
1997	Sample This — Joe Sample	vocals
2001	Let’s Get Lost — Terence Blanchard	vocals
2010	Õÿö — Angélique Kidjo	vocals
2022	New Standards, Vol. 1 — Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Linda May Han Oh, Nicholas Payton, Matthew Stevens	vocals

Awards

2001 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female
NEA Jazz Masters

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Dianne Reeves play?

Dianne Reeves is known for playing voice.

When and where was Dianne Reeves born?

Dianne Reeves was born 23 October 1956 in Detroit.

What are Dianne Reeves's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Welcome to My Love (1982), Dianne Reeves (1987), For Every Heart (1988), The Nearness of You (1988) and Echoes Of Ellington Vol. 1 (1989).

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