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Jazz vocals recommendations please

My music tastses have become much more eclectic and I'm moving away from classic rock & pop & increasingly interested in jazz & progressive rock. Any suggestions re: well-recorded jazz with strong instrumentals, percussion and nice vocals? I've discovered Diana Krall & have most of her work. Patricia Barber musically nice but a bit too dark in mood for me (more like blues). Any and all suggestions welcome!!
klipschking
gary17
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For others that haven't yet been mentioned, try Kurt Elling, Natalie Cole, Dianne Reeves, Cassandra Wilson, Cleo Laine, Rachelle Ferrell, Abbey Lincoln
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mapman
22,518 posts
 
Sophie Millman's self titled first album. Top notch sound and performance, her vocals are hot also!

ALso Purrfect: The Eartha Kitt collection, a lot of nicely recorded tracks including Santa Baby and lots of fun.
jazzcourier
205 posts
 
Straight ahead-honest-unpretentious-sensual,full of warmth and elegance,wit and charm.Great chops beyond her years....British singer Tina May-almost unknown in this country.A real sleeper!
gary17
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here are some articles regarding building a jazz library focasing on vocals

1917-1950 - http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=18804

1951-1968 - http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=18803

1969-2001 - http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=18726
macdadtexas
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Tierney Sutton (Dancing in the Dark is sublime)

Madeliene Peyroux

Shelby Lynne (Just a Little Lovin', now an all time favorite)

Ella Fitzgarld - all the "Sings _______ Songbook" great voice

Melody Gardot

Billie Holiday

Nina Simone

Frank Sinatra

Chet Baker (vocal album is OK, but the instrumental ones are just incredible)

Cassandra Wilson

Jane Monheit
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