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| Diane Schuur in Camden, NJ Tuesday, August 15, Diane Schuur will perform at Wiggins Waterfront Park In Camden, NJ. Since first stepping onstage to sing at age nine, Diane has earned respect and garnered praise from such legendary musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie and B.B. King. Known for her three-and-a-half octave vocal range, Schuur's remarkable career began at age nine with her first professional gigs, including those at the local Holiday Inn. While still a student at the Washington State School for the Blind, a 16-year-old Schuur was performing original material and wowing audiences with her playful and distinctive voice. Then, Schuur made her Monterey Jazz Festival debut in 1975. The legendary Stan Getz became one of her biggest fans and an important mentor after hearing her perform at the Festival. The rest is history. Since then, Schuur has become a legend herself. She has been nominated for five and received two GRAMMY Awards for "Best Jazz Vocalist, " as well as headlined many of the world's most prestigious music venues, including Carnegie Hall. Schuur has toured the world and has performed with such greats as Stan Getz, B.B. King, Maynard Ferguson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones. She has performed countless times on The Tonight Show, has performed at The GRAMMYs and at the White House. Schuur just released her second live album, Diane Schuur: Live In London, her first release on the GR2 Classics label and her twentieth album. Recorded at the famous Ronnie Scott's in London, England, this 14-track album epitomizes the passion, humor, and power of Diane's live performance. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |