It shocks me that a long list of audionuts would reply to this question without mentioning Louis Armstrong Plays King Oliver. This is probably the demo LP and song(St. James Infirmary) that I've heard offered as a reference by more audiophiles and jazz fans than most of the others combined.
From all the recommendations I have to agree that the best vocals LPs to start with are:
Johnny Hartman & John Coltrane
Ella Fitzgerald - "Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie"
Another that I'd add is Billie Holiday -Songs For Distingue Lovers Cheers,
Spencer
From all the recommendations I have to agree that the best vocals LPs to start with are:
Johnny Hartman & John Coltrane
Ella Fitzgerald - "Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie"
Another that I'd add is Billie Holiday -Songs For Distingue Lovers Cheers,
Spencer