A lot of good suggestions, I would add one name knowone has mentioned, a wonderful Scandinavian singer called Katrine Madsen. There really is a lot of good Jazz coming out of Scandinavia, perhaps it's the long dark winters. She does'nt have a large discography, but has an expressive, smoky contralto voice. I love Holly Cole, Karrin Allyson, Stacey Kent and others, but Katrine is my favourite. "You are so beautiful" is a great starting point, but all her CD's are strongly recommended, nothing on LP as far as I know.
Modern day female jazz recommendations
We all know the classics from decades ago. What are your favorite your more contemporary female jazz singers of today?
Living close to Nashville I have the opportunity to see and hear a lot of up and coming artists. Nashville is NOT just country music by a long shot.
I'll start with Diana Krall....
Living close to Nashville I have the opportunity to see and hear a lot of up and coming artists. Nashville is NOT just country music by a long shot.
I'll start with Diana Krall....