Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried...

(Lyn Stanley) If you like acoustic backing try here London is Calling album. The Bye Bye Blackbird cut is just her and an upright base this will test the resolution of your system.. Everything she does is good. Most of her stuff is in Tital and available on vinyl. Let me know if you like her.

jusam 

“Map To The Treasure” by Billy Childs has a splendid array of ladies singing the songs of Laura Nyro. A beautiful recording. 
 

Susanne Abbuehl “April” is nice for something less ordinary.
 

Thanks for starting a fun thread. 

What, no Joni Mitchell mentioned yet?

Margo Timmins

Natalie Merchant

Sandy Denny

Ella Fitzgerald (mentioned)

Thanks to all.  Some of these artists I already have and in some cases...all they have recorded..but also some new ones to explore.  Thanks for sharing.  Jim

Rickie Lee Jones

Holly Cole

Shelby Lynne

First Aid Kit

Everything But The Girl (especially earlier albums)