Dionne R. Grant

Dionne R. Grant is a jazz singer born and raised in Ontario, Canada. Dionne was first introduced to jazz music by her father. She listened to her father’s extensive jazz collections for decades. During her early years she was deeply influenced by: Ella Fitzgerald, Dionne Warwick (whom she was named after) Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Billy Holiday and Nina Simone – just to name a few. And often tried to sing in the likeness of her mentors.

As a child, teenager and young adult Dionne sang at many venues and was part of many choirs. Always singing mezzo soprano. Although she studied classical music until 18 years of age and graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Music, grade 8 with honors. Jazz music was always her first love.