Dianne Reeves is one of the most important jazz singers since the late ‘80s. Her story is one of strength and dignity which she gained through contact with her mother, grandmother, aunt and older sister. Despite the loss of her father when Dianne was only two years old, the Reeves women carried on giving Dianne a legacy of strong and determined womanhood that she would carry with her throughout her adult life. Her father had left Reeves a legacy of music, which was encouraged by her mother, uncle and a cousin who was the famous keyboardist and composer George Duke.

Reeves also gained a great deal for her independent spirit through her participation in the first bussing programs of Denver, Colorado and also through her participation in sit-ins and school assemblies. By 1972 Reeves' career was on its way forward, starting out by her being heard at the National Association of Jazz Educators convention in Chicago by Clark Terry, who became one of her mentors.

Following her discovery, Reeves spent a few years singing in clubs before she moved to L.A. to start making a name for herself as a talented vocalist with a strong stage presence. She began with session work and carried on by touring with several prominent musicians and groups. By '82 she was already recording as a leader.

Reeves signed with Blue Note in '87 which was the period where she began to truly find her voice. By 1994 she had established herself in the world of Jazz. Her recordings for the George Clooney film Good Night, and Good Luck, bought her greater fame than the already well known and talented artist had previously experienced. Most recently she has released When You Know in 2008, which stands strong as the most stunning expression of her talent so far.