Diane Schuur
Diane Joane Schuur (born December 10, 1953 in Tacoma , Washington ) is an American jazz singer and pianist .
Life
Diane Schuur made her first appearance as a country singer at the age of 10 . However, her big break came in 1979 when Stan Getz discovered her at the Monterey Jazz Festival and invited her to join him at a concert at the White House . In 1984 she was invited again by Nancy Reagan . In 1987 and 1988 she was awarded a Grammy for the best female vocal performance in jazz. Her album Heart To Heart , released in 1994, was created in collaboration with BB King , and the 2003 album Midnight with Barry Manilow .
Diane Schuur has been blind since she was born.
Discography
- 1982 - Pilot of my destiny
- 1984 - Deedles
- 1985 - Schuur Thing
- 1986 - Timeless
- 1987 - Diane Schuur and the Count Basie Orchestra
- 1988 - Talkin '' Bout You
- 1989 - Diane Schuur Collection
- 1991 - Pure Schuur
- 1992 - In Tribute
- 1993 - Love Songs
- 1994 - Heart To Heart
- 1996 - Love Walked In
- 1997 - Blues For Schuur
- 1998 - The Best of Diane Schuur
- 1999 - Music Is My Life
- 2000 - Friends for Schuur
- 2001 - Swingin 'for Schuur
- 2003 - Midnight
- 2005 - Schuur Fire
- 2006 - Live in London
- 2008 - Some other time
- 2011 - The Gathering
- 2014 - I Remember You
- 2020 - Running on Faith
Web links
- Diane Schuur at Allmusic (English)
- Diane Schuur at Discogs (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Schuur, Diane |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Schuur, Diane Joane (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American jazz singer and jazz pianist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 10, 1953 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Tacoma , Washington |