First, as a new member let me first complement one and all who have added to this thread. Surprisingly, I see no mention of the late great Anita O'Day so if you have not listened to her or had forgotten her, please give a listen. One of the great ones by any standard. Now on to the modern era, please check out Nicole Henry from Miami. My favorite album has her backed by the late Eddie Higgins on piano. Cheryl Bentyne, perhaps best known for her work in the Manhattan Transfer, has done some dynamite solo albums focusing on Gershwin in one, Porter in another and so on. Highly recommended. Although mentioned earlier in this thread, I think the recommendation too measured, there is no need to not declare Maria Muldaur perhaps the greatest current female vocalist of the American Song Book. She can sing jazz and does with flair, and blues and gospel and on and on. No need for excuses, she deserves our attention.
