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Dianne Reeves Quartet at University Musical Society at Hill Auditorium
Courtesy of Truly Render | Posted on November 2, 2012
Where
Hill Auditorium
University Musical Society
825 North University
Ann Arbor, MI
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When
Sat, December 8, 2012
8 pm
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Musicians
Dianne Reeves
vocalsRaul Midon
vocalsAbout
Blue Note recording artist Dianne Reeves is one of the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world today. As a result of her virtuosity, improvisational prowess and unique jazz and R&B stylings, Dianne Reeves received the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings – a Grammy first in any vocal category. She has recorded, performed, and collaborated extensively with Wynton Marsalis, the Chicago Symphony, and the Berlin Philharmonic. She returns with her quartet for her fourth UMS appearance — and her first in five years. This special concert opens with a set by Raul Midón, a blind singer-songwriter and guitarist whose distinct voice, strumming, beats, and vocal trumpet resulted in a standing ovation when he appeared on “Late Night with David Letterman” and an open invitation back to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He performed at The Ark in May 2010 and now makes his UMS debut...