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)
That's All
Dianne Reeves Lyrics
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And the promise to be near each time you call,
And the only heart I own is yours and yours alone, that's all, that's all.
I can only give you country walks in springtime,
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall,
And a love whose burning light to warm the winter night, that's all, that's all.
There are those I am sure who have told you,
They will give you the world for a toy.
If you're wond'ring what I'm asking in return, dear,
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small.
Say it's me that you'll adore for now and ever more, that's all, that's all.
The lyrics to Dianne Reeves's song That's All is a love song where the singer is expressing her dedication to her lover. She starts by saying that she can only give her love that lasts forever and the promise to be available to her lover whenever she calls out for her. She pledges to give all of her heart to her lover alone. The singer then goes on to describe some simple yet beautiful moments that she would like to share with her loved one, such as country walks in the springtime, and holding hands when leaves begin to fall. She talks about her love as a burning light that can warm the winter night.
In the second verse, the singer is aware that some people may give material possessions to their loved ones, but she just wants to have her lover in her arms and share her love. She clarifies that all she wants in return is for her lover to adore her now and forever more. The song emphasizes the simplicity of love and how it's not about what one can give materially, but about the moments that a couple can share together. The song has a gentle and soulful tune, which adds to the depth of the lyrics and emotions conveyed.
Line by Line Meaning
I can only give you love that lasts forever,
I cannot promise riches, but I can offer love that will last forever.
And the promise to be near each time you call,
I promise to always be there for you, whenever you need me.
And the only heart I own is yours and yours alone, that's all, that's all.
My heart belongs to you and only you, completely and exclusively.
I can only give you country walks in springtime,
I can offer simple pleasures, like taking walks in the country during the spring season.
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall,
And when Autumn comes, I will be there to hold your hand as the leaves fall.
And a love whose burning light to warm the winter night, that's all, that's all.
I offer a love that is warm and bright enough to light up even the coldest and darkest winter nights.
There are those I am sure who have told you,
I know that others may have promised you wealth and extravagant things.
They will give you the world for a toy.
But those things cannot compare to the world I offer you, my love, which is far more valuable than any toy.
All I ask for these arms to enfold you, and a love, time can never destroy.
All I ask is to hold you in my arms and love you forever, a love that will never fade with time.
If you're wond'ring what I'm asking in return, dear,
If you are wondering what I want from you in exchange, my love,
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small.
You should know that my requests are simple and few, my love.
Say it's me that you'll adore for now and ever more, that's all, that's all.
All I want is for you to love me now and forever, and nothing more than that.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan E. Brandt, Bob Haymes
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