“I've always had really wonderful people around me. But early on, I remember I would walk into a session or go do something with some musicians, and they viewed me, basically, as their chick singer.”

American jazz singer

Dianne Reeves is an American jazz singer known for a career that has brought her five Grammy Awards from nine nominations. Her work has made her a prominent voice in contemporary jazz. She is best known for her vocal artistry and for the recognition she has received from the Recording Academy. Reeves has built a reputation as a singer whose performances sit firmly within the jazz tradition while reaching a wide audience.