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.
Playlist
| Captivating female jazz singers who illuminate the history of jazz. Recommended jazz vocals from around the world. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Lullaby of BirdlandSarah Vaughan | play_arrow | Sarah Vaughan is the Queen of Jazz. |
| 2 | You’d Be So Nice To Come Home ToHelen Merrill | play_arrow | Helen Merrill, a husky-voiced singer and Japanophile |
| 3 | MistyElla Fitzgerald | play_arrow | Ella Fitzgerald, a legend of the jazz world |
| 4 | I Love You PorgyBillie Holiday | play_arrow | A legendary female jazz singer who overcame adversity |
| 5 | From The StartLaufey | play_arrow | Laufey's music is nostalgic and modern. |
| 6 | Cry Me A RiverJulie London | play_arrow | Transitioned from a beautiful actress to a jazz singer |
| 7 | You’d Be So Nice to Come Home ToAnita O’Day | play_arrow | The distinctive singing voice of jazz maverick Anita O'Day |
| 8 | Ain’t Got No, I Got LifeNina Simone | play_arrow | Great musicians who contributed to the Civil Rights Movement |
| 9 | What Difference A Day MakesDinah Washington | play_arrow | Dinah Washington, the “Queen of the Blues,” who sang across multiple genres |
| 10 | There Will Never Be Another YouDoris Day | play_arrow | Doris Day: A Captivating Singer of Film and Music |
| 11 | I Know You KnowEsperanza Spalding | play_arrow | Esperanza Innovative Jazz Artist |
| 12 | Someone To Watch Over MeBlossom Dearie | play_arrow | Dearly’s cute singing voice is unique. |
| 13 | Guess Who I Saw TodaySamara Joy | play_arrow | Samara Joy’s classic jazz vocals |
| 14 | Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones | play_arrow | Norah Jones’s music that fuses jazz and country |
| 15 | Black CoffeePeggy Lee | play_arrow | Peggy Lee’s husky, elegant singing voice |
| 16 | At LastEtta James | play_arrow | Powerful vocals, blues singer Etta James |
| 17 | Santa BabyEartha Kitt | play_arrow | Eartha Kitt’s Music and Life |
| 18 | Don’t Go To StrangersEtta Jones | play_arrow | Etta Jones’s 60-year career |
| 19 | Teach Me TonightNancy Wilson | play_arrow | Nancy Wilson's vocal ability and expressive power |
| 20 | Cry Me A RiverDiana Krall | play_arrow | Diana Krall, world-renowned jazz singer |
| 21 | Open Your Eyes You Can FlyFlora Purim | play_arrow | Flora Purim, the diva of Brazilian jazz |
| 22 | The Days of Wine and RosesRosemary Clooney | play_arrow | The singing voice of the jazz singer, Clooney |
| 23 | Cheek To CheekJane Monheit | play_arrow | Jane Monheit’s jazzy singing voice |
| 24 | Try MeEsther Phillips | play_arrow | Legendary female singer who sings R&B jazz |
| 25 | Beautiful LoveSophie Milman | play_arrow | Sophie Milman’s jazzy tracks |
| 26 | CREEPKaren Souza | play_arrow | A distinctive singing voice and expressive power that transcend jazz |
| 27 | BewitchedLaura Fygi | play_arrow | Song by Dutch singer Laura Fygi |
| 28 | AnthropologySheila Jordan | play_arrow | The Artistic Allure of Sheila Jordan |
| 29 | Something CoolJune Christy | ![]() | A female singer who reached the pinnacle of cool jazz |
| 30 | Tea For TwoBeverly Kenney | play_arrow | A song by a jazz singer who was scouted at a club |
| 31 | Over The RainbowHilary Kole | play_arrow | Piano duo piece by Hilary Kole |
| 32 | The Lady is a TrampLady Gaga | play_arrow | Lady Gaga is also highly acclaimed as a jazz singer. |
| 33 | Lullaby of birdlandChris Connor | play_arrow | Chris Connor's husky voice and cool singing |
| 34 | Afro BlueAbbey Lincoln | play_arrow | Abbey Lincoln is a socially engaged jazz musician. |
| 35 | Moon RiverLena Horne | play_arrow | The famous theme song from the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s |
| 36 | Speak LowDianne Reeves | play_arrow | Dianne Reeves, a songstress beyond jazz |
| 37 | You Belong To MeJo Stafford | play_arrow | The song 'Slow Poke,' a country music classic |
| 38 | So Long,Big TimeMonica Zetterlund | play_arrow | Renowned Swedish jazz vocalist |
| 39 | La TerrazzaCaro Josee | play_arrow | The elegant singing voice of a jazz singer from Germany |
| 40 | TangerineEliane Elias | play_arrow | Eliane: The Fusion of Bossa Nova and Jazz |
| 41 | Wrap Your Troubles In DreamsErnestine Anderson | play_arrow | Dreams envelop real worries, moving forward positively. |
| 42 | I Get Along Without You Very WellSara Gazarek | play_arrow | The captivating musical world of a jazz vocalist |
| 43 | Fly Me to the MoonHalie Loren | play_arrow | A talented female singer innovating jazz |
| 44 | UntilCécile McLorin Salvant | play_arrow | Cécile McLorin Salvant, a jazz talent |
| 45 | It Never Entered My MindAnn Burton | play_arrow | A straightforward, soothing singing voice that speaks to you gently |
| 46 | Once upon a summertimeBetty Carter | play_arrow | Jazz singer, Betty Carter |
| 47 | On The Sunny Side Of The StreetKeely Smith | play_arrow | Praise for Keely Smith’s vocal ability and charm |
| 48 | Route 66Natalie Cole | play_arrow | The classic Route 66 song performed by Nat King Cole’s daughter. |
| 49 | Bewitched, Bothered and BewilderedStacey Kent | play_arrow | A jazz ballad that sings of a woman's heartrending love |
| 50 | Song For My FatherDee Dee Bridgewater | play_arrow | Jazz legend Dee Dee liberates the heart through music |
| 51 | Speak LowDiane Schuur | play_arrow | Diane Schuur’s captivating singing voice |
| 52 | Stormy WeatherEthel Waters | play_arrow | Ethel Waters’s musical achievements and life |
| 53 | Send in the ClownsCleo Laine | ![]() | Cleo Laine nominated for Grammys in three categories |
| 54 | Take FiveCarmen McRae | play_arrow | A deep-voiced, swinging jazz singer |
| 55 | Dance Me To The End Of LoveMadeleine Peyroux | play_arrow | A classic song themed around the Holocaust |
| 56 | Meet Me Around MidnightIda Sand | play_arrow | Ida Sand's captivating blues music |
| 57 | I’m Old FashionedMargareta Bengtson | play_arrow | A solo debut song with an elegant, clear singing voice |
| 58 | Seven yearsNorah Jones | play_arrow | Fusion of jazz and country by Norah Jones |
| 59 | A Time For LoveShirley Horn | play_arrow | Jazz singer, highly acclaimed for unique charm |
| 60 | Baby I’m A FoolMelody Gardot | play_arrow | The captivating singing voice of Melody Gardot |
| 61 | Don’t ExplainCassandra Wilson | play_arrow | Sings a wide range of genres with a gritty voice |


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