Dianne Reeves Sings For The NFL

Dianne Reeves to Perform National Anthem
at NFL Game at London’s Wembley Stadium

Sunday, October 26 at 9:30am EDT on FOX

Currently on tour in Europe in support of her new album Beautiful Life, Dianne Reeves will be performing the national anthem at the Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons football game at London’s Wembley Stadium this Sunday, October 26th at 9:30am EDT / 6:30am PDT — despite the Atlanta Falcon’s front office having post a graphic to their fans that the Falcons would be playing this game in Spain. As part of the “NFL International Series,” this will be the 10th NFL game to occur at the world-renowned Wembley — the second largest stadium in Europe. The game is to be broadcast nationally on FOX as well as throughout the UK. Born in Detroit and raised in Denver, Reeves said with a wink, “Of course I am a Lions’ fan, but I’m glad they’re not playing against the Broncos!”

Shifting to a somewhat less raucous setting, Reeves will be the featured soloist with the New York Philharmonic at their annual New Year’s Eve Concert at Lincoln Center — to be broadcast live on PBS.

Following a five year recording hiatus, Reeves dug in deep and what she found and what resulted was Beautiful Life — her Concord Records debut. The album showcases Reeves’ sublime gifts by weaving a framework of 21st Century Jazz with R&B, Latin and Pop elements. Produced by Terri Lyne Carrington and featuring George Duke, Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathaway, Sean Jones, Raul Midón, Gregory Porter and Esperanza Spalding, Beautiful Life is a seamless blend of originals and inspired interpretations of classics including Bob Marley’s “Waiting In Vain,” Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You” and the jazz classic “Stormy Weather.”