Diana Krall

rpeluso OP
jssmith, might I suggest a disc by Anne Murray called Croonin’? From 1993. As an example of a quality recording of what I consider good female vocals, you might too?

Thanks. Not a big fan of her music, as I remember it growing up, but I’ll check it out. My current reference is Heart’s song Dream of the Archer, so I’m thinking something along those lines. I saw Ann Wilson perform it live in her prime when I was younger and her voice was astounding. But Little Queen is not a particularly special recording.

I’m waiting for a new doom metal release by Oceans of Slumber, due out March 2nd. If that is a great recording, the song The Banished Heart could become my reference for female vocals. But I’m not holding my breath.

jssmith, another of my favorites is Madelyn Peyroux The Blue Room disc.  Have you listened?  My son and I saw Heart in NYC about 10 years back, they were sensational.  

@czarivey ,

"Elvis king of rr"... hardly.........

Ever heard of Little Richard or Chuck Berry? Many, many more examples, I'm sure.

I rest my case.

I opened to read this discussion because I too am a big Diana Krall fan. But after reading some of the posts I just put on Shirley Horn "I Love you Paris" and I must say its right up there with the best of them. Hadn't listened to it in a long long time but it will be going to the frequently visited list for sure!!

Shirley Horne was an extraordinary artist.  Anyone who doesn’t know her work and likes romantic ballads should check out “Here’s To Life” with orchestrations by the great Johnny Mandel.  An exquisite recording artistically and sonics wise.