She learned from Sarah Vaughan and Betty Carter that a singer had to find her own approach and conception of the music. Reeves met her hero in 1975 and, for a while, emulated Vaughan.
Life goes on and other idols influenced the young singer as well.
Dianne has developed her own niche in the jazz world and with ten record releases behind her, it was time to pay tribute to a vocalist who has become a legend. The tribute to Sarah will be launched in a Valentine's Day concert at Avery Fisher Hall in New York and Dianne will perform songs in the spirit of Sarah, Ella and Billie. The singer will be accompanied by a lush string orchestra and it should be a memorable evening. The album is a George Duke production. The recording was sent to Clarke Terry in New York and the aging master added his instrumental and vocal magic through the miracles of technology creating an outstanding track.