Dianne came from a very musical family. Her father, who died when she was two years old, was also a singer. Her mother, Vada Swanson, played trumpet. A cousin, George Duke is a well known piano and keyboard player and producer.
Dianne and her sister Sharon were raised by their grandmother in Denver, Colorado. As a child Dianne took piano lessons and sang at every opportunity. When she was 11 years old her interest in music was enhanced by an inspiring teacher who thought that music was the best way to bring students together. Dianne discovered a love of music and that she wanted to be a singer.
Her uncle, Charles Burell, 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.
1974
At the age of sixteen she was singing at the George Washington Highschool in Denver, in a highschool bigband. That same year the band played at a music festival (Convention of the National Association of Jazz Educators). Her Band won first place and it was there she met the trumpeter Clark Terry, who after discovering her became her mentor.
1975
A year later she began studying music at the University of Denver, before she moving in 1976 to Los Angeles. In L.A. her interest in Latin-American music grew, and she began experimenting with different kinds of vocal music and finally decided to pursue a career as a singer. She met Eduardo del Barrio, and she toured with his group "Caldera" and sang in Billy Child's jazz band "Night Flights". Later she tour with Sergio Mendes.
From 1983 until 1986 she toured with Harry Belafonte as a lead singer. This period saw her first experiences with world music. In 1987 she became the first vocalist to sign with Blue Note records. She moved back to Denver from Los Angeles in 1992. She sang at the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
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Grammy Awards
She has currently won 3 Grammy Awards for "Best Jazz Vocal Performance" for her albums
2001 In the Moment
2002 The Calling
2003 A Little Moonlight
2006 Good Night, And Good Luck (Soundtrack)
She is the only singer to have won this Grammy in three consecutive years.
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Discography
1977 - Welcome to My Love
1987 - Better Days
1988 - I Remember
1990 - Never Too Far
1991 - Dianne Reeves (same as Better Days)
1993 - Art & Survival
1994 - Quiet After the Storm
1996 - The Grand Encounter
1996 - Palo Alto Sessions
1997 - That Day
1997 - New Morning (live)
1999 - Bridges... produced by George Duke.
2000 - In The Moment (live)
2001 - The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan
2002 - Best of Dianne Reeves
2003 - A Little Moonlight
2004 - Christmas Time is Here
2005 - Good Night, And Good Luck (Soundtrack)
Let It Snow
Dianne Reeves Lyrics
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But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I brought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate to go out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
The song "Let It Snow" by Dianne Reeves is a classic Christmas tune that presents a picture of a cozy winter night spent indoors with a loved one. The first verse paints a picture of the weather outside being frightful, while the fire inside is delightful. The use of contrasting weather conditions and the warmth of the fire sets the tone for the rest of the song. The second verse features the singer noticing that the snowfall doesn't show signs of stopping and brings some popcorn to pop while the lights are down low. The chorus repeats the main idea of the song - "let it snow" - as the singer expresses the desire to stay inside getting cozy with their partner.
The final verse presents the singer contemplating leaving as the fire dies down, and they prepare to say goodbye to their loved one. However, they express that as long as their partner loves them, they can let it snow and endure whatever the weather brings. This verse emphasizes the importance of love and the comfort it brings, even in challenging circumstances.
Overall, "Let It Snow" by Dianne Reeves is a heartwarming song that captures the holiday season's essence - spending time with loved ones, staying cozy, and enjoying one another's company.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
The weather outside is really terrible and frightening
But the fire is so delightful
The fire inside is really pleasing and delightful
And since we've no place to go
We don't have any place to go and stay safe from this harsh weather
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
It's better to accept it and enjoy the snowfall
It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall is still going hard and there are no indications of it stopping
And I brought some corn for popping
I have brought some corns to pop and enjoy along with this snowfall
The lights are turned way down low
The intensity of the lights is minimal to create a cozy atmosphere in this weather
When we finally kiss goodnight
When we finally say goodnight to each other
How I'll hate to go out in the storm
I will hate to go out in the snowstorm
But if you really hold me tight
If you hold me tightly, I might change my mind and feel warm enough to go out
All the way home I'll be warm
If you hold me tightly, I will feel warm and comfortable all the way back home
The fire is slowly dying
The fire has started to fade away
And my dear, we're still goodbying
And my darling, we're still saying goodbye to each other
But as long as you love me so
As long as you love me, I am content and happy
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let the snow keep falling as long as we have each other
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
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