Yma Sumac. You could probably go on Google and find out all the truth, like her real name. I remember, as a kid, that my Dad had a 10" Capitol LP called "The Voice of Xtabay". I'd have to define it as a 'novelty record'. |
Sarah Vaughan - In the Land of HiFi |
Ella w/ Duke Ellington..great sound too.. |
Tierney Sutton
Christine Tobin (avail only in Europe)
Lizz Wright |
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Julie london and Jane Monheit are the best (were in Julie London's case). |
Casandra Wilson, highly recommended. |
Lizz Wright. Her new CD Salt on Verve is excellent. |
A bit of a throwback style-wise, but Alex Pangman sings great. Kind of a retro swing thing. Her first album "They Say..." is very good, and she recorded it at quite a young age. |
Ella by a wide margin, simply the best: perfect diction, impeccable timing, subtle "bending' of tunes; purity of timber, great swing, ... I could go on ...and on. Next on my list would be Billie followed by Sarah (Sarah had great range and style but I prefer the more direct style of Ella). In terms of the present cast of singers, I like: the sultry Cassandra Wilson; Shirley Horn; Reeves; Krall (earlier albums only, "When I look in your eyes" and "Loves Scenes"); Jacintha (has a nice voice but is a little cool) |
Well it is not so jazzy, however if you have not heard Animal Logic than it is highly suggested. This album features Stanley Clark and Stewart Copland. |
Has anyone mentioned Ute Lemper "Crimes Of The Heart" or the Anita Baker discs? |
Meech33,
Another suggestion for you: Jane Monheit "Never Never Land" & "Come Dream With Me".
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I like Shirley Horn and Patricia Barber. |
Holly Cole "dont smoke in bed" |
Thanks a million!!!!! I had no idea I would get this big a response!
I appreciate all of your suggestions. |
patricia barber-a distortion of love-quite ethereal.
kendra shank-afterglow-on mapleshade. excellent perf and recording.
carmen mac rae-live at the great american music hall. must have. |
nina simone and cassandra wilson. Etta james-blue Gardenia. Joni Mitchell-Mingus/Both Sides Now |
Sade. Try 'Best Of' disk. Sultry vocals, great band and good recording. |
Not jazz but Jill Scott isn't too bad to my ears. |
Try Jennifer Warnes, the Hunter or Famous blue Raincoat; And Linda Ronstadt, Whats new, A really well recorded CD. |
I've been listening to Diana Reeves new CD (A Little Moonlight). Fantastic! |
Patricia Barber
Ella Fizgerald
Shirley Horn
Eva Cassidy
Enerstine Andersen
Don't give up on Natalie Cole or Aretha Franklin
They are all great |
Rene Marie, oh queen of my heart. |
Alice Spencer, Victrola, "Live as you Like." You can order this from Waterloo records in Austin. This one's almost a guarantee. |
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Amy Winehouse: Singing like the classy ladies of olde but around modern upheavals in life. This young sassy London girl is doing big things on this side of the pond and not sucking up to the industry. |
Sarah Brooks
Grazyna Auguscik
Greta Matassa
Ingrid Lucia |
Lizz Wright, Nina Simone! |
Tierney Sutton: Green in Blue, Introducing Tierney Sutton. She really uses her voice as an instrument and knows how to do it. Amazing stuff.
Stacey Kent: Let Yourself Go. Very fun collection of Fred Astaire tunes that swings with great piano. I never tire of this CD.
Nancy Wilson: Her records with Cannonball Adderly and George Shearing. Stunningly beautiful voice, perfect control, and gorgeous. The complete package.
Ella with Louis Armstrong: What a pair! And do not underestimate Louis as a jazz singer.
If I may suggest a male singer, Joe Williams: His album with Count Basie is fabulous. |
I file it in Jazz, but others put it elsewhere and it's recorded on rounder, but none the less I can strongly recommend the new Madeline Peyroux - Carless Love. I think samples are available at towerrecords.com |
I fully agree with R burke.The new Madeline Peyroux is brilliant as also KD Laing - Hymns of the 49th parallel, though not jazz,both are Stereophile recordings of the month.KD Laing does an ethereal interpretation of standard Neil Young& Cohen classics.Hugely recommended. |
Having listened to Krall since her 'All for You' album, I was very disappointed when I saw her live a couple of years ago just going through the motions and showing very little if any passion.
Some great suggestions above but I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Ute Lemper on the Jazz/cabaret style. You can feel the passion in her singing and I was nearly in tears at the end of her concert in Paris (promoting her 'But one day...' album)
Another favorite of mine is Montserrat Figueras a cantatrice with a magnificent voice (part of Hesperion XXI group) singing mainly Hispanic ancient music if you can handle this type of music. |
Ute Lemper. Simply amazing. Try "Illusions" first, but her recordings of Brecht are also sensational. |
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Etta James CD - " Love Songs " - Just incredible !
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Especially "Alexandra the Great". Find the original vinyl if possible.
Good stuff! |
Lorez Alexandria is the name of the artist in my earlier post.
Enjoy! |
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Queen Latifa - yes I know! But what I heard of her new jazz CD was pretty impressive. At first, as a rapper, I didn't care much for her. But as time has gone by, I'm totally impressed with the broad range of her talents. This CD is a must hear. |
Rja,shes doing jazz,and she sounds pretty good huh,im going to have to check it out thanks |
If you haven't listened to Jane Monheit your missing a true jazz artist evolving as we speak. For a young artist in her early twenties she has a verry mature voice and is always accompanied by great jazz musicians. |
Clare Teal - the new First Lady of Jazz, Norah Jones and Diana Krall's days are numbered! |
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Many have mentioned Ella Fitzgerald, she is neither "sultry" nor "new" but rather "heavenly". She is the best, but, the poster is saying "New" and "Sultry", therefore in my opinion Clare Teal fits the bill perfectly. |
Not sure if someone mentioned yet, but here we go:
Ruth Brown
Peggy Lee
Nina Simone....
What's so special about Krall or Norah?? Not to disrespect, but they sound like pop trash to me :).... |
I consider Norah to be on the cusp of blossoming. Lets see what she's doing four albums from now... |
Barbara Morrison! This woman can sing. |
Peggy Lee / June Christy Capital Transcription Sessions -
Mosaic Records |
Tuck&Patti! When I play Patti to demonstrate a system, before the cut is over people take out There pen and paper and ask for the name of the cd. |
Just heard the 2 cds by Madeleine Peyroux.She's phenominal and very soukful.Like the fact that she's greatly influenced by Billie Holiday, yet does all different material. |
