Best female vocals on CD

Re: "open" - the Cowboy Junkies new self-produced item - I take BACK my recommendation - it is their poorest to date, with only one acceptably good song. I believe that they may have lost their way!

Edie Brickell is goo, but EDIE READER is fantastic! Try "Mirmana" for starters - an especially clear voice with great productions!

You need to dig deep into Ella Fitzgerald's catalogue. Try "Take Love Easy" with Joe Pass (especially the JVC XRCD). Also any of the Verve Songbooks, or live albums.

Check out June Christy--especially "Something Cool." Next try "The Song Is June!" Excellent "cool jazz" vocals.

Has anyone mentioned Peggy Lee? Aside from various greatest hits releases, try "Latin Ala Lee" released on DCC.

Can someone please recommend where to find a Margo Timmons CD? I am very interested after reading all this, but have been unable to find even a single recording.