Recommended jazz vocals. The world’s greatest jazz singers.

Santa BabyEartha Kitt

Eartha Kitt – Santa Baby (Official Music Video)

Famous for the Christmas classic “Santa Baby”! The owner of that sultry, coquettish voice is the American performer Eartha Kitt.

Her distinctive tone—supple like a cat yet almost otherworldly—sticks with you after just one listen.

While rooted in jazz and cabaret, she also scored hits in disco, and her talents extended beyond music: she portrayed Catwoman in the TV series Batman.

Behind her sexy, sophisticated performances lies a powerful life story of overcoming poverty and speaking out as a social activist.

Chances are, you too will be captivated by that one-of-a-kind voice.

Stormy WeatherEthel Waters

Stormy Weather – Ethel Waters (1933)

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.

Don’t Go To StrangersEtta Jones

Etta Jones – Don’t Go To Strangers (Prestige Records 1960)

Etta Jones, a powerhouse once dubbed the “best-kept secret” of the American jazz scene.

Her soulful voice, infused with the warmth of blues and gospel, stands as an art form refined over a nearly 60-year career.

Her signature 1960 release, Don’t Go To Strangers, not only earned a Gold Record but was also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

The mature performances she crafted in tandem with tenor saxophonist Houston Person convey the profound emotions of jazz without omission.

If you’re looking to experience a voice that warmly embraces the heart, immerse yourself in her world.

On The Sunny Side Of The StreetKeely Smith

On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Keely Smith, the American singer hailed as the “Queen of Las Vegas Swing.” Though she won a Grammy for her lively duo with her husband, jazz musician Louis Prima, her prowess as a solo singer was equally exceptional.

Unpretentious in personality, yet once she took the stage her commanding performances captivated audiences—she was the idol of countless fans.

Masterful with ballads and praised for a voice that could make any song swing when she sang it, she kept performing right up into her later years—an undeniably cool legacy.

Teach Me TonightNancy Wilson

Teach Me Tonight

Nancy Wilson, the American artist celebrated as a “song stylist” who gracefully transcended the boundaries of jazz.

After her debut in 1960, her 1964 single “(You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am” became a hit and won a Grammy Award.

Her performances—where a soprano-like voice that is both delicate and powerfully resonant blends with a rich expressive range spanning soul and pop—are sure to move listeners’ hearts.

Winning three Grammys over her lifetime and an Emmy for her own show, her talent truly marks her as a complete entertainer!