Wrinkles Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I began to really listen with interest to jazz about 8 years ago. And have really enjoyed the 70s and up releases. I recently ran across a mono DECCA of Ella Fitzgerald "Sweet an Hot". Great music, Came out in 1955. Next was a Julie London "Send For Me". Wow, she could sing to me anytime. There were a few others that I cannot seem to remember, but very few. These Ladies were of the 40, 50 and early 60s. But I know there must have been many more. Would the Jazz lovers in the forum add female jazz singer names to this list, primarily from that era? So when I see them for a buck somewhere, I'll know to take them home for a spin. I am not looking for any research done for this question, but if a name comes to mind, then please take a moment to add it to this thread. There is so much about the lady jazz singers that I do not know, but want to know and hear. Thanks. Wrinkles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudogp250 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Diana Krall has some great music. I would love to hear what other forum members rock to..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) I was gonna say Sarah Vaughan (nicknamed "sailor" and "The Divine One", who was almost unbelievable), but I found this link on Wikipedia that might help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:American_female_jazz_singers Others on that list that come to mind include: Dinah Washington, Peggy Lee, and Billie Holliday ("Lady Day"). Edited September 21, 2014 by Chris A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetor Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Any list would be suspect that did not include Etta James and Billie Holiday . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Ella & I can do without the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) I'm not sure if Melody Gardot is considered Jazz or not but I enjoy her music and voice. Some like Patricia Barber and I have a few of hers...a few years later and I'm still trying to warm up to it. Edited September 21, 2014 by avguytx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckAb3 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Peggy Lee certainly comes to mind. Sweet Emma comes to mind for old New Orleans jazz. And ... someone else may know the name ... but Turk Murphy's San Francisco Jazz Band had a fine female vocalist who did such songs as 'Cake Walkin' Babies.' Many more I'm sure. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelveblocks Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Helen Humes "Songs I like to Sing" sounds incredible, comes off a clean master. Nancy Wilson, Abby Lincoln, Flora Purim, Helen Merrill, June Christy, Annie Ross, Astrud Gilberto, Blossom Dearie besides those named above. I enjoy them all. Check out some Big Mama Thornton videos on youtube sometime. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Personally, I'm a fan of Diane Schuur. Especially her album she did with Maynard Ferguson. I melt a bit every time I hear "Just One of Those Things" <3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Good suggestions! If you like Julie London then look for "About the Blues" from 1957. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 What Muel just said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Sarah Vaughan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Diana Krall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Keely Smith..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Keely Smith..... good one! Do you have a favorite recording? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Keely Smith..... good one! Do you have a favorite recording? I really like this one.... and so much of her work with Louie Prima.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Loved Noah Jones and Holly Cole when they still did jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 What Muel just said. And she was hot as Nurse Dixie McCall on Emergency... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Let's not forget: Shirley Horn Cassandra Wilson Dee Dee Bridgewater Nancy Wilson Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrinkles Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 You have helped already. I found a Keely Smith yesterday along with a Lena Horne Have not taken them for a spin yet. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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