My musical selections are a reflection of how I grew up. Because, back then, you could see Miles Davis and Ravi Shankar on the same stage. And nobody thought anything of it, other than the fact that it was great… — 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
