Best female vocals on CD

All good choices Craig...though of these Ella is my favorite, followed by Sassy Sarah.
A newer one to look into is Melody Gardot, I've mentioned her on A'Gon before...let us know what you think.

Larry

Update,
For those of you who haven't heard my rants...Renee Olstead is one of the most talented females EVER.
She has two albums--Self titled and Skylark...both excellent, with great orchestrations. David Foster of Celine, Streisand, Bublé, Groban producing fame, helped to get her proper help in finding her 'voice' as a stylist.
First and foremost, I usually have to fall in love with the 'voice'...then I begin to appreciate the styling--this kid has it all.
She does a duet with Peter Cincotti...'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do'...Neil Sedaka's old '60s song.
Whereas Neil did it as an up tempo tune, they do the duet in a slow ballad, and it's remarkable.
You will NOT regret buying Rene's work, it's really, really remarkable.

Good listening,
Larry