Recommended jazz vocals. The world’s greatest jazz singers.
Jazz fills you with exhilaration while maintaining a calm atmosphere.
It’s one of the most familiar genres of music, yet because of its long history, many people may feel it’s a bit “intimidating.”
For those people, we’ve picked out some of the world’s greatest jazz vocalists.
In the first half, we focus on the classic vocalists who helped shape jazz; in the second half, we feature vocalists leading today’s jazz scene.
Whether you’re well-versed in jazz or brand new to it, we’ve put together a list you can enjoy.
Please relax and enjoy it to the very end.
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Recommended Jazz Vocals: The World’s Great Jazz Singers (51–60)
Don’t Worry ‘Bout MeSachal Vasandani
I can’t get enough of his vocals, which combine sensuality with a gentlemanly sound.
This number feels fresh yet carries a touch of delicacy, letting you savor a blissful moment as you’re enchanted by his beautiful tone and the superb balance with the piano trio.
In the Wee Small Hours of the MorningTierney Sutton
A captivating vocalist whose rich, mature-toned voice also carries a gentle freshness.
While delivering a seemingly straightforward performance, their exquisite ad-libs and rock-solid, pitch-perfect stability draw you in with effortless comfort.
Their vocal presence is exceptional even in a duo setting with just piano, conveying remarkable depth.
Someday My Prince Will ComeAlexis Cole
Her mature tone and romantic sound add depth to her singing voice, making it a perfect fit for standard ballads.
While ‘Someday My Prince Will Come’ often carries a girlish image, when sung with her voice—imbued with a sophisticated, adult allure—it transforms into a song of profound nuance.
No Other LoveJo Stafford
She is a traditional female jazz vocalist who carries on the lineage of classic jazz vocals.
This track, too, delivers a deeply trippy atmosphere that blends grit and melancholy.
Her gradually building, uplifting vocal style is captivating, and her records command high prices.
Recommended Jazz Vocals: The World’s Great Jazz Singers (61–70)
SummertimeKat Edmonson
Her lovely, pop-tinged, distinctive vocals are irresistibly catchy, with a sound that hooks you after just one listen.
“Summertime,” brimming with her signature retro flair, pairs a dark sound with her cute vocals to exquisite effect, resulting in something truly one-of-a-kind.
Lover ManBlossom Dearie
Despite having a cute vocal style, the collaborating artists are true greats, beginning with jazz legend Miles Davis.
This track is also almost always used as background music in stylish cafés.
Something CoolJune Christy
The title of this song means “cold drink,” not “cool,” but when I listen to this version, it feels very urban and stylishly cool.
That said, the lyrics are more like a reminiscence by a woman who’s fallen on hard times.