“My mother would say, 'Stay ready so you don't have to get ready.' I spent a lot of my early years preparing for beautiful moments that have unfolded in my life so far.”

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.