Modern day female jazz recommendations

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

Tierney Sutton!!! Excellent musician, improvises as an instrumentalist would, perfect pitch, and wonderful voice. I'd start with "Something Cool" (2002, also available in hybrid/SACD) or "I'm with the Band" which was recorded live at Birdland in 2005. Her latest album was released last year and is on my short list.

I have heard almost all of the above suggested artists and Tierney is my favorite.