Billie or Ella? Maria or Renata? Technique or feeling?

@tablejockey Black Coffee b gr8. Is there anything it can't do?

All seriousness aside, I'll have the pleasure of checking out early Ella which I confess to not having explored.

@tablejockey Maybe you're referring to the later 60's and forward schmaltzy, overproduced "pop" Ella that many think of when she's mentioned?

Well early 60's. Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!

We are lucky to have Audiogon where you get in depth knowledgeable posts.

I wuz jus reading about how motorcycle forums died under the withering influence of twitter.

@mike_in_nc I’m trying to get to know some of the newer singers who are interesting, not just blond and sultry. 

I for one will not stand by while you insult Taylor Swift who happens to have the hottest legs in show biz. 'nuff said.

Who are the great new male vocalists?

Feeling vs. techniques -- a false distinction.  Both woman were sublime in their own particular way.

Exactly!