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 have colored the history of jazz: Recommended jazz vocals from around the world (31–40)
Tea For TwoBeverly Kenney
Beverly Kenney, a jazz singer who was scouted while singing at a club and made her debut.
This track is a duo with piano, where her cute voice comes through clearly, and I think it’s a song that leaves you with a great sense of freshness after listening.
Afro BlueAbbey Lincoln
Abbey Lincoln, who was both a personal and professional partner of drummer Max Roach, is known for leaving sharply incisive messages in her music, and she also wrote many original songs beyond standard jazz tunes.
The piece known as a jazz standard, ‘Afro Blue,’ was one she adapted from an African folk song and brought to prominence.
It later became a standard number taken up by artists such as John Coltrane.
La TerrazzaCaro Josee
German jazz singer Caro Jose.
Backed by solid instrumentation, she captivates with a vocal style that feels like an heir to classic jazz singers.
It’s a medium-tempo swing number with a light, breezy arrangement—highly recommended.
AnthropologySheila Jordan
Sheila Jordan, often described as an artistically inclined singer.
The piece featured this time is an early work—an unusual number consisting of just upright bass and vocals.
You’ll be drawn into her enigmatic charm and get a feel for her unique worldview.
Something CoolJune Christy
In the early 1940s, June Christy was active as a jazz big band singer but struggled to gain recognition.
However, riding the wave of the cool jazz movement, she showcased her full charm with her light, airy voice and strong vocal skills.
In the 1950s, she rose to popularity as a leading white female solo singer.
Captivating female jazz singers who have colored the history of jazz. Recommended jazz vocalists from around the world (41–50)
You Belong To MeJo Stafford
A track produced in 1952 by Chilton Price, Redd Stewart, and Pee Wee King.
It has been recorded by many artists.
This version is by the American singer Jo Stafford and was sampled in Caviar’s 2000 track “The Good Times Are Over.”
Speak LowDianne Reeves
Since winning multiple Grammy Awards beginning in 2001, Dianne Reeves has asserted her presence as one of the leading singers in contemporary jazz.
Not confined to straight-ahead jazz, she also shines in pop and R&B, freely soaring through the world of song with her powerful vocal prowess.