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)
Song For My FatherDee Dee Bridgewater
Dee Dee Bridgewater, a great American artist who has been at the forefront of the jazz world for more than half a century.
Her overwhelming voice is rooted in jazz tradition yet brilliantly fuses soul, African music, and even French chansons.
Many listeners have surely felt their hearts dance to her playful scat, as heard on her tribute album dedicated to Ella Fitzgerald.
Her versatility, which has earned her not only Grammy Awards but also a Tony Award in the theater world, is nothing short of stunning.
Her performances, which embody the joy of music with her entire being, set listeners’ hearts free.
Captivating female jazz singers who have colored the history of jazz. Recommended jazz vocals from around the world (51–60)
Speak LowDiane Schuur
Many of you may have experienced your hearts trembling at a soul-stirring singing voice.
Diane Schuur from the United States—affectionately known as “Deedles”—is a powerhouse vocalist who has won the Grammy Award twice.
Having overcome challenges from birth and devoted herself wholeheartedly to the path of music, it’s as if her very life infuses her voice with deep emotion.
Her perfect pitch, an astonishing 3.5-octave range, and expressive ability to glide effortlessly from jazz to blues combine beautifully, earning widespread acclaim from fans.
Her powerful yet warm voice is sure to enrich your musical experience.
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.
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.
Dance Me To The End Of LoveMadeleine Peyroux
A track originally released in 1984 by Leonard Cohen, inspired by the Holocaust.
This version by Madeleine Peyroux, an American jazz and blues singer-songwriter, was released in 2005.
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.