Need help with Jazz


Hi. I'm a veteran audio nut with a decent bit of kit; mostly Musical Fidelity separates piped through some of Albert Von Schweikert's finest. I have a very eclectic taste in music, but I've never been drawn to Jazz until recently. I'm looking for recommendations for Jazz with good female vocals, and with an "upbeat" tempo: you know, the kind of music that tends to exploit one's awesome components! For example, I've tried Patricia Barber, and she's just a bit too dark. I do enjoy Diana Krall, but I'd like something with more brazen instrumentals. All suggestions welcome! Thanks.
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Showing 1 response by fightingwords

I dont go much for female vocal jazz, but Sarah Vaughn is very cool. Her music is normally more upbeat.

Also, I picked up Mabel Mercer Sings Cole Porter. I think its more "cabaret" than the typical female jazz stuff suggested here regularly.