Diana Krall

jssmith, might I suggest a disc by Anne Murray called Croonin'?  From 1993.  As an example of a quality recording of what I consider good female vocals, you might too?  

@whitestix  Thanks for mentioning Karen Souza.  I looked her up on Amazon, listened to several samples and ordered her 3 CD "The Collection" for $12 and change!  What a deal!!  She has a unique sound.  Everything I heard had a very bluesy vibe to it.  She purposely sings just off the note and then slides up to the note.  Sort of a vocal approach to what Gershwin was well known for doing instrumentally.  She takes a very unique approach to well known songs from various artists.  Should be a fun music adventure.

Nothing negative here!  On my way to see her tonight (Raleigh/Durham) for the 4th time.  Interesting to hear that theres more players.  The earlier shows I saw were small arrangements like Trio.  As for stage presence I obviously like her shows.  I do remember my first one at Radio City Music Hall shortly after she was becoming a little more well known.  I bet she didn't say 3 sentences all night.  Played awesome show and got up and left.  She didn't have to say anything cause the nailed it in playing.  I couldn't be happier.  She talks a little more these days and tells stories.  As for recordings I have them all including the Christmas album.  Yeah I'm a fan!

Oh yeah btw, I just checked the ticket stub from NY.  That was 2002 for $33 :)

Hifiman5,
You made my day with your post about getting into Karen Souza.  Her music is in constant rotation in my system.  

I lament the negative posts in response to the OP's perfectly honest question.  He digs her and simply wanted to share that awareness with others on his music forum -- he did not ask for feedback.  What purpose does it serve yourself or anyone else to denigrate such a widely-acclaimed jazz artist?  Take a deep breath and think about what the effect might be when you post such snarky comments. My feeling is that it is bad karma.