Easy, several...
Over the years, Ella, (anything ballady, as I liked her in that genre rather than the 'scat' singing, perhaps a blaspheme, but my feelings).
Of late...my 'gaydar' must be going off, because I think I have a 'mancrush' on Michael Buble. He is, quite simply the best male vocalist of the last, and maybe several generations, (my humble offering at least). He can sing, he can phrase, he is in pitch relentlessly, (though the latest digital equipment makes that a given).
Over the years, Cannonball and Nancy Wilson, circa, 1962, and also her coming out album.
Charlie Parker, for the complete mastery of the Alto Saxaphone, which I (tried) played. He was "THE MAN"
Chuck Mangione circa 1980 or so, when he was doing Children of Sanchez, and others. (Around the time of the olympics in Canada, for which he performed the 'Theme'?
Harry Chapin's ballads of the '70's.
Billy Joel in the 70's and 80's.
George Strait of any era.
Joanie Sommers then and now, regardless. (OK this is puerbty driven, so caveat emptor).
The Beachboys.
Beatles before 1969...
Renasseance (spelling?) Sherazade (spelling again) was a terrific album...and these are a few that I loved.
Anyone?????
Larry
Over the years, Ella, (anything ballady, as I liked her in that genre rather than the 'scat' singing, perhaps a blaspheme, but my feelings).
Of late...my 'gaydar' must be going off, because I think I have a 'mancrush' on Michael Buble. He is, quite simply the best male vocalist of the last, and maybe several generations, (my humble offering at least). He can sing, he can phrase, he is in pitch relentlessly, (though the latest digital equipment makes that a given).
Over the years, Cannonball and Nancy Wilson, circa, 1962, and also her coming out album.
Charlie Parker, for the complete mastery of the Alto Saxaphone, which I (tried) played. He was "THE MAN"
Chuck Mangione circa 1980 or so, when he was doing Children of Sanchez, and others. (Around the time of the olympics in Canada, for which he performed the 'Theme'?
Harry Chapin's ballads of the '70's.
Billy Joel in the 70's and 80's.
George Strait of any era.
Joanie Sommers then and now, regardless. (OK this is puerbty driven, so caveat emptor).
The Beachboys.
Beatles before 1969...
Renasseance (spelling?) Sherazade (spelling again) was a terrific album...and these are a few that I loved.
Anyone?????
Larry