In November 1960, Reese appeared in advertisements in "Ebony" magazine for the newly launched AMI Continental jukebox. Reese recorded regularly throughout the 1960s, releasing singles and several albums. Two of the most significant were "The Classic Della" (1962) and "Waltz with Me, Della" (1963), which broadened her fan base internationally. She recorded several jazz-focused albums, including "Della Reese Live" (1966), "On Strings of Blue" (1967) and "One of a Kind" (1978). "Live" hit number 21 on the R&B charts. She also performed in Las Vegas for nine years, and toured across the country. She signed with Avco Embassy Records and released the soul-pop album "Black is Beautiful" in 1970, charting at number 44 on the R&B chart.