Captivating female jazz singers who illuminate the history of jazz. Recommended jazz vocals from around the world.
A jazz world woven from innate vocal talent and distinctive timing.
The voices of female jazz vocalists possess a mysterious allure that stirs the listener’s heart.
From legendary divas who captivate with silky phrasing and lustrous tone, to young artists who pursue new forms of expression through bold reinterpretations, we invite you into the realm of female singers cherished across generations.
They spin the deep emotions embedded in jazz through the delicate expressiveness unique to women.
Encountering such gemlike voices will surely enrich your musical experience.
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Captivating female jazz singers who color the history of jazz. Recommended jazz vocalists from around the world (21–30)
Stormy WeatherEthel Waters
Ethel Waters shines brilliantly in the history of American entertainment.
She was truly a trailblazer who masterfully fused the deep emotion of the blues with the glamour of popular music.
Iconic songs like “Stormy Weather” and “Am I Blue?” have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, testifying to her immeasurable achievements.
Having risen from adversity, she left a dazzling mark not only in music but also on Broadway and in film, and it’s as if her life story lends her voice its depth and conviction.
Listening to her performances, where the melancholy of the blues coexists with the sophistication of jazz, one can’t help but feel a powerful spirit that confronts hardship—an effect as mysterious as it is moving.
Send in the ClownsCleo Laine
Cleo Laine, born in the UK and hailed as the Queen of Jazz, captivates most with her stage-honed expressiveness and astonishing vocal range that far exceeds the bounds of jazz.
Her collaborative album with her husband, Johnny Dankworth, Shakespeare and All That Jazz, is justly famous as a masterpiece showcasing her protean vocal artistry.
Notably, she is the only female singer in history to have been nominated for Grammy Awards in all three categories: Jazz, Popular, and Classical.
Her effortlessly genre-crossing performances are breathtaking, and anyone who encounters her voice will be swept away by its extraordinary scale.
Captivating female jazz singers who have colored the history of jazz: Recommended jazz vocals from around the world (31–40)
The Days of Wine and RosesRosemary Clooney
Rosemary Clooney made her debut as a singer in 1945.
She is a world-renowned jazz vocalist with the smash hit “Come On-a My House,” which reached number one in the United States.
With a slightly husky yet powerful voice, she delivers elegant swing numbers with smooth sophistication.
CREEPKaren Souza
Karen Souza from Argentina.
Although she releases a wide range of songs without being confined to jazz, this track is from a covers album released in 2011.
She skillfully incorporates jazz elements and sings languidly with her distinctive smoky voice.
Try MeEsther Phillips
Esther Phillips was an American singer active from 1949 to 1984.
She was known for a wide range of musical styles, including R&B, jazz, country, and blues.
This track was sampled in the 2010 track of the same name by Louieville Sluggah.
BewitchedLaura Fygi
This is a number by Dutch singer Laura Fygi.
She’s popular for her soft, husky voice and striking beauty, and delivers a pleasantly snappy swing.
The piece featured here is a cover of a country song that Crystal Gayle sang in 1977, winning a Grammy.
Over The RainbowHilary Kole
This is a track included on Hilary Kole’s album “You Are There,” which has continued to attract attention since her debut.
With a very simple duo format with piano, you can fully enjoy not only the pleasant piano sound but also her vocals to the fullest.