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Saturday December 16, 2006

 

Dianne Reeves Dianne Reeves Courtesy Blue Note Records
Dianne Reeves
Facts Credits News Misc.


Place of Birth: Detroit, MI

 

Hometown: Denver, CO

 

Profession(s): Singer, Writer (Music), Producer (Music)

 

Big Break: Noticed by Clark Terry while she performed with her high school jazz band at the National Association of Jazz Educators Conference in Chicago.  She began performing with Terry while she attended the University of Colorado.

 

Inspiration for Career in Arts & Entertainment: Refers to Sarah Vaughan as her vocal guide and inspiration.

 

Awards, Honors and Distinctions:

* 1996 Grammy Awards (Nominated: Best Jazz Vocal Performance - Quiet After the Storm)

* 1999 Grammy Awards (Nominated: Best Jazz Vocal Performance - That Day)

* 2000 Grammy Awards (Nominated: Best Jazz Vocal Performance - Bridges)

* 2001 Grammy Awards (Won: Best Jazz Vocal Performance - In the Moment)

* 2001 Jazz Journalists Awards (Won: Female Singer of the Year) 

* 2002 Grammy Awards (Won: Best Jazz Vocal Performance - The Calling)

 

Education: * University of Colorado 

 

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