Dianne Reeves (born 23 October 1956) is an American jazz singer, known for her live performances as much as her albums. She is considered one of the most important contemporary jazz singers. She lives in Denver, Colorado.
Reeves was born in Detroit, Michigan to a very musical family.


Her uncle, Charles Burrell, a bass player with the Denver Symphony Orchestra, introduced her to the music of jazz singers, from Ella Fitzgerald to Billie Holiday. She was especially impressed by Sarah Vaughan.

From 1983 until 1986 Reeves toured with Harry Belafonte as a lead singer. This period saw her first experiences with world music.

In 1987 Reeves was the first vocalist signed to the reactivated Blue Note/EMI label.[1] Reeves moved back to Denver from Los Angeles in 1992. Reeves sang at the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.