Nancy King "Live At Jazz Standard" with pianist Fred Hersch: the pure essence of jazz singing. Grammy-nominated 2-3 years ago, this album was recorded on the sly by Hersch. It documents King and Hersch literally meeting on the bandstand, no rehearsal. I would stand on Diana Krall's piano bench and pronounce Nancy King the world's greatest jazz singer.
Jazz vocals recommendations please
My music tastses have become much more eclectic and I'm moving away from classic rock & pop & increasingly interested in jazz & progressive rock. Any suggestions re: well-recorded jazz with strong instrumentals, percussion and nice vocals? I've discovered Diana Krall & have most of her work. Patricia Barber musically nice but a bit too dark in mood for me (more like blues). Any and all suggestions welcome!!