jazzopen 2025: Dianne Reeves

In the organizer's words:

Dianne Reeves

Dianne Reeves, five-time Grammy winner, is considered the world's leading jazz singer, known for her extraordinary virtuosity and improvisational skills. She made history by winning three consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Performance. Reeves has worked with major artists and orchestras, including Wynton Marsalis, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic. She is also known for her work on the soundtrack of Good Night, and Good Luck, which won a Grammy. Reeves has toured internationally, performed at the White House and collaborated with artists such as Gregory Porter and Esperanza Spalding. Her most recent album Beautiful Life won a Grammy, and she received honorary doctorates from Berklee College of Music and the Juilliard School. In 2022, she was honored as a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts.

China Moses

China Moses is a dynamic soul and jazz singer who is also known as a presenter for MTV France and TSF Jazz Radio. The daughter of Dee Dee Bridgewater, she has collaborated with renowned artists such as Guru, DJ Mehdi and Meshell Ndegeocello. After the release of her debut single Time at the age of 16, successful albums followed, including tributes to Dinah Washington and a successful collaboration with Raphaël Lemonnier. Her 2012 album Crazy Blues was recognized as one of the best albums of 2013. With her latest project, Nigh'ntales, Moses has shaped her own musical identity. Her upcoming album It's Complicated promises to redefine the jazz vocal genre for a new era, backed by a versatile crew of musicians.