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

I fully agree with R burke.The new Madeline Peyroux is brilliant as also KD Laing - Hymns of the 49th parallel, though not jazz,both are Stereophile recordings of the month.KD Laing does an ethereal interpretation of standard Neil Young& Cohen classics.Hugely recommended.

Having listened to Krall since her 'All for You' album, I was very disappointed when I saw her live a couple of years ago just going through the motions and showing very little if any passion.

Some great suggestions above but I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Ute Lemper on the Jazz/cabaret style. You can feel the passion in her singing and I was nearly in tears at the end of her concert in Paris (promoting her 'But one day...' album)

Another favorite of mine is Montserrat Figueras a cantatrice with a magnificent voice (part of Hesperion XXI group) singing mainly Hispanic ancient music if you can handle this type of music.

Ute Lemper. Simply amazing. Try "Illusions" first, but her recordings of Brecht are also sensational.

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Etta James CD - " Love Songs " - Just incredible !
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Especially "Alexandra the Great". Find the original vinyl if possible.

Good stuff!