Schubert, FWIW, IMHO, if your 'wisdom' were food for thought I think many of us would starve to death. But I do think reflection on your presentation of your opinions is a lesson from which much can be gained. Even by yourself.
Donjr, I'm late on the NJ part of this thread. I like her as an entertainer, she has a very nice voice I think. Unfortunately I'm not as fond of her style of jazz (when that is her genre) and much prefer many others, even as humble as Shirley Horn who really draws me into her music.
FWIW I think drawing comparisons of composers, and for that matter, performers, assuming they are talented at all, is vacuous. It will always boil down to personal preferences for their works and/or style. IMHO of course.
Donjr, I'm late on the NJ part of this thread. I like her as an entertainer, she has a very nice voice I think. Unfortunately I'm not as fond of her style of jazz (when that is her genre) and much prefer many others, even as humble as Shirley Horn who really draws me into her music.
FWIW I think drawing comparisons of composers, and for that matter, performers, assuming they are talented at all, is vacuous. It will always boil down to personal preferences for their works and/or style. IMHO of course.