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 vocalists from around the world (41–50)
Bewitched, Bothered and BewilderedStacey Kent
It’s a renowned jazz ballad also known in Japan under the title “Miserarete.” The lyrics express a woman’s bittersweet feelings of love, and many female vocalists have delivered celebrated performances of this song.
In Stacey’s version, the emotions of love are sung with a gentle, tender touch.
Captivating female jazz singers who have colored the history of jazz. Recommended jazz vocals from around the world (51–60)
Route 66Natalie Cole
As you can tell from her name, Natalie is also the biological daughter of Nat King Cole.
He sang this song as well, and his version is famous too.
The song mentions several place names along the real Route 66 in the United States, so it might be fun to listen to it while looking at a map.
TangerineEliane Elias
Eliane Elias is a Brazilian-born jazz pianist and jazz vocalist.
She is a singer who has been gaining attention by releasing albums across a wide range of genres one after another.
This song blends bossa nova and jazz, resulting in a very fresh sound.
Fly Me to the MoonHalie Loren
Born in 1984, Haley Loren is a female singer gaining attention as a young jazz vocalist.
Beyond standard numbers, her free-spirited work—original songs and cover versions that reinterpret classic pop and rock tunes—extends well beyond the traditional jazz canon, evoking the great female jazz singers of the past.
Keep an eye on her endlessly versatile style.
Take FiveCarmen McRae
Carmen McRae is one of Japan’s most popular jazz singers.
Her appeal lies in her deep, resonant lower register; combined with a driving, swinging rhythm, her intensely individual voice is downright funky.
Throughout most of her career she remained devoted to classic, straight-ahead jazz, leaving behind many outstanding performances.
Meet Me Around MidnightIda Sand
Ida Sand, whose broad musicality is highly acclaimed.
This track showcases her signature bluesy touch.
Her vocals, shifting between delicacy and power, are steeped in soul and will surely linger in your ears.
The piano solo is also a must-hear.
I’m Old FashionedMargareta Bengtson
It is included as the first track on the solo debut album by Margareta Bengtson, who performed with the Swedish vocal group The Real Group.
Her voice, trained in classical singing, is gentle and refined, with a clear, translucent quality.
It’s a pleasure to listen to.