Modern day female jazz recommendations

Dazone, I agree, Amy Winehouse has a voice that is on of the best in the world, but her drug and alcohol problems, anti-social behavior, and unhealthy anorexic appearance, are taking away from her supreme vocal talent. She may well end up dead soon just as many exceptional performers before her.

Judy Wexler is a wonderful singer. Excellent phrasing and great intonation coupled to real interpretive skill. Great taste in music too. Wonderful collaborator in pianist Jeff Collela who is also a great arranger. Latest CD, "Dreams and Shadows" is great.

I love Carmen Lundy and Karen Blixt :)

As far as new jazz vocalists go, I love Carmen Lundy and Karen Blixt.

08-15-08: Robertd said:
"holly cole, sue mc corkle, amy winehouse"

Wow, I agree that all are great singers; however, one actually committed suicide and one is doing it slowly. Holly may not be self-destructive, but she's certainly focused on the down side.

These singers are in my library, but they don't get played a lot by me. My mood has to be "just right." Still, thanks for the suggestions.

Do you feel ok today???

Dave