Jazz vocals recommendations please

Klipsch,
This is mentioned on another thread.
Melody Gardot's second (and probably her first) album is terrific. She is on youTube if you want a sneek peek. She's in a video in the tub, (not R rated) just sensual, and her voice is (to my taste) better than Krall.
Of course I second Peterh, 'Ella, say no more'.
Also, Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderly, her first album and its with Cannonball. Circa 1962--It alternates one vocal, one instrumental. Cannonball's "I can't Get Started" is one of the finest examples of Alto Saxaphone playing I've ever heard.
Its a Capital release and was reissued. Should be available,
Good luck,
Larry

Agree - Ella is one of a kind and a necessary part of any discussion about vocalists. Add Louis Armstrong and you have a really unique pairing. Verve Jazz Masters 24: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong is a great start.

Wow, great responses!! I've tried Hope Waits, Tierney Sutton and re-familiarized myself with Rickie Lee Jones. First of all I'd like to STRONGLY recommend the Hope Waits CD. FANTASTIC sound quality, absolutely no digital "compression"; sounds like a living-room performance. Tierney Sutton has a beautiful voice, but I found the material suitable only for elevator rides. Rickie Lee is a pistol, but I think that Hope Waits has beat her at her own prog/rock/folk/blues game. Thanks all.

Yup, the Hope Waits is a reference recording of some marvelous music. Not a week goes by that I don't take a listen.