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)
Guess Who I Saw TodaySamara Joy
Samara Joy, hailing from New York, burst onto the contemporary jazz scene like a comet.
Her voice has been described as “silky and buttery,” with a luxuriously smooth tone like the finest velvet.
Her talent, recognized worldwide by music fans, earned her the Grammy Award for Best New Artist with her second album, Linger Awhile.
With a classic vocal style reminiscent of Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, she brings the brilliance of jazz’s golden age into the present.
Many listeners have found themselves captivated by the depth of jazz after hearing her sing.
Experience her voice that bridges eras at least once.
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.
Fly me to the MoonDiana Panton
Diana Panton, whose charm lies in her cute and catchy vocals, is a singer who lets you slowly savor a warm, familiar sound.
She infuses even ultra-famous standards with her own color, creating a light, comfortable atmosphere.
Black OrpheusConnie Evingson
Her calm, pleasantly languid singing voice is captivating, with a sound that carries a mature, shadowy allure.
In “Black Orpheus,” her saudade-tinged vocals shine even more alongside the wistful guitar tones, making it a track that feels perfect for sipping a drink.
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.