Best female vocals on CD

Haven't been a jazz or a classical officianado by any means but based on recommendations here, I went and bought a Dianna Krall CD "Look of Love" - listened to it for 3-days straight, for the music and for the recording. I just put in a order for the following. Hope they stack up to DK:

"Call of the Valley" -- My own choosing; Its indian classical or with classical influence.

"Songbird" Eva Cassidy
"Modern Cool" Patricia Barber
"Famous Blue Raincoat [IMPORT] Jennifer Warnes - couldn't find "the hunter".
"Belly of the Sun" Cassandra Wilson

how about holly cole TEMPTATIoN???

Jewel, that's great that you're discovering all these great voices and songstresses. Dianan Krall is one of my all time favorites as well, but I actually prefer every CD previous to "The Look of Love". Definitely have a listen to her earlier stuff. I hope you are as entranced with your new CDs too! Have fun.

any thing bye Laura Bush!!!

So I'm sure a bunch (all?) read stererophile, and this month they reviewed a ABSOLUTE WINNER in Noarh Jones. I actually picked up this CD about 2 months ago, when it first hit the stands. I go to the Music dept. of Borders frequently, and they had it at a listening station. This is a very good CD.

You may also want to check out Gillian Welch (the first CD is the best one).

Happy Listening,
Z