I had a few celebrity crushes when I was growing up, including Eddie Kendricks from the Temptations. And I loved Marvin Gaye - I thought he was everything and instantly fell for his voice. — Dianne Reeves Copy Share Image
One of the things that I love about Sarah Vaughan is that she was always very current. — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
Early on, I started with classical voice and had that wonderful foundation. For where I wanted to go at that time, there were no… — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
I had aunts who played piano and sang and also were entertainers, so music was very much a part of my life. — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
The thing that I tell young people is everybody is unique in their approach to the music, and you have to protect that. — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
I have a sketch of an idea and I never really talk about: perhaps do another jazz record, but with other elements involved. — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
I knew what the story behind 'Dreams' was. It was about Stevie Knicks' relationship. But when I sing it, it's about sharing some sage… — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
My musicians know all of my music, and so that makes for something different. — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
I had a few celebrity crushes when I was growing up, including Eddie Kendricks from the Temptations. And I loved Marvin Gaye - I… — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
I lived in Los Angeles for a long time, and in a lot of ways, I felt like I lived in my car. — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
I don't like a lot of monitors on stage. I like the real raw sound of the open piano. — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
When I found out how music made me feel and how my singing made other people feel, that's when I decided this is what… — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
I come from a family of storytellers. My grandmother was great at telling stories, and my mother was an amazing storyteller. — Dianne Reeves Copy Share
