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Dianne Reeves

Born: October 23, 1956

Five-time Grammy winner DIANNE REEVES is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world. As a result of her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings, Reeves received the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings – a Grammy first in any vocal category.

Featured in George Clooney’s six-time Academy Award nominated Good Night, and Good Luck, Reeves won the Best Jazz Vocal Grammy for the film's soundtrack. 

Reeves has recorded and performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. She has also recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Barenboim and was a featured soloist with Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic. Reeves was the first Creative Chair for Jazz for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the first vocalist to ever perform at the famed Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves, Michael Blake, Greg Adams, Margaret Slovak, Christian McBride & Ursa Major, Dida Pelled, Stew Cutler, Lauren Henderson & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
November 2, 2026

This broadcast includes new music from Branford Marsalis with Dianne Reeves, Michael Blake, Greg Adams, Margaret Slovak, Christian McBride & Ursa Major, Dida Pelled, Stew Cutler, Lauren Henderson with birthday shoutouts to Fran Landesman (Spring Can Really Hang You Up), Dianne Reeves, Virginia MacDonald, Lakecia Benjamin, Jenna Mammina, Jane Bunnett, Jodi Proznick, among others. Happy listening ...

Interpretations of Thelonious Monk by Max Roach, Leon Thomas, Wynton Marsalis, Others

by David W. Daniels
October 27, 2026

In addition to the musicians named, new music is featured by Vanisha Gould, Steve Davis, and a Charles Tolliver reissue. Playlist Grachan Moncur III “Monk In Wonderland" from Exploration (Capri) 00:00 Thelonious Monk “Bye-Ya (Live)" from Monk (Live) (Gearbox) 8:40 Sonny Rollins “Autumn Nocturne" from The Standard Sonny Rollins (RCA Victor) 18:18 Dinah Washington ...

Cassandra Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Jon Hendricks, Ekep Nkwelle And More

by Jua Howard
October 12, 2026

Hey Music Family! I hope you all are taking care of yourselves and protecting your peace. It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I want to begin by noting the recent passing of an artist with depth and endless creativity, Cassandra Wilson. Her contributions to the world of music will be greatly ...

September 2026 at SFJAZZ

by Ronald Davis
October 8, 2026

A collection of photos from the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco from September 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026 featuring Christian McBride and Ursa Major, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Joey Calderazzo, Eric Revis, Cyrille Aimée, Mathis Picard, Paul Cornish, D-Erania Stampley, Miguel Marcel Russell, Greg Hutchinson, Russell Gunn, ...

Happy 100th Birthday John Coltrane! His Music, Performed by Him and by Sonny Fortune, Bobby Watson, Stanley Turrentine, and Others

by David W. Daniels
September 29, 2026

Honoring the music and legacy of John Coltrane the day after his 100th birthday. In addition to the artists named in the title interpreting his music, we've included music about Coltrane ("Lady Day and John Coltrane," Giacomo Gates) and music not written by him but associated strongly with him ("Afro Blue" and “Bemsha Swing").Playlist ...

Preview of John Coltrane special; Birthday recognition for Jon Hendricks, Oliver Lake, and others

by David W. Daniels
September 22, 2026

In addition to previewing next week's John Coltrane special and the named birthday recognitions, this episode of Exploration includes classics from Bobby Hutcherson, Harold Land, and others. New music from Terje Gewalt, Branford Marsalis with Dianne Reeves, and Ross Valory are also included. Playlist John Coltrane “A Love Supreme Pt. 1: Acknowledgement" from A ...

Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves, Ekep Nkwelle, Somi, George Garzone, Caroline Davis and Azar Lawrence

by Hobart Taylor
September 16, 2026

Mick Goodrick and Fred Hersch 1988 recordings unearthed at ECM, Music from Sweden's Goran Kajfeš Subtropic Arkestra with Amanda Werne, and France's LeBeque sisters interpret Bill Evans.Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Caleb Wheeler Curtis /Jason Moran “ That Which Cannot Be Replaced" from Incantation (Imani) 00:07 Caroline Davis/Grey Mcmurray/Qasim Naqvi “Out of the Way of ...

Cassandra Wilson Tribute (RIP); New Music from Joey DeFrancesco, Doug Webb, and Others

by David W. Daniels
September 15, 2026

Additional music in the show includes new music from Sullivan Fortner, Stella Cole, and More. Recognizing this week's jazz musician birthdays with music from Sonny Rollins, Brian Lynch, Hiram Bullock, and others.Playlist Cassandra Wilson} &#147;Autumn Nocturne" from <em> Blue Skies </em> (JMT) 00:00 </li> <li> {{m: Steve Coleman “Soul Melange" from Sine Die (Pangaea) ...

Cassandra Wilson: Iconic Memories - Part 2

by Ludovico Granvassu
September 15, 2026

On one record, Cassandra Wilson could sound like the deepest Mississippi blues singer; on another, she could be immersed in the most advanced rhythmic ideas of M-Base; and then she could walk into an R&B session with Luther Vandross or The Roots and sound completely at home. This playlist only scratches the surface of that extraordinary ...