I need a female jazz vocalist. No Krall, No Norah

I also recommend Sarah Vaughn. If you want audiophile Sarah try the xrcd of "Send in the Clowns" and listen to her utilize her 4 octave range. This woman is just incomparable.

Honorable mention include Ella (not too far behind though), Nina Simone, Shirley Horn and also Eva Cassidy.

Question - Does anyone remember the name of the "jungle screamer" from the 50's. She was allegedly some princess from Peru or somewhere in South America but actually was from New York, very mysterious background which was marketed to broaden her appeal. Very exotic covers and a unique voice and style. I just can't recall her name but dated a girl years ago who's mother just loved her.

yma Sumac or something very close to that. I think her voice spanned 8 octaves!

Thanks Newbee that's it or was it Ema or Eva? That voice will sure test the high frequency response on speakers but I'm sure the recordings were probably compressed.

Ella Fitzgerald. Get yourself a nice pressing of "Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie", sit back, and enjoy the ride.

Sarah Vaughan - In the Land of HiFi