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 greatest jazz singers (31–40)
My Foolish HeartJane Monheit
The jazz sound woven by Jane Monheit, who captivates with her beautiful tone and sultry vocals, radiates a truly unique allure.
This is a standard number brimming with originality, featuring a classic ballad masterfully sung in a bossa arrangement.
Moanin’Karrin Allyson
A vocalist whose smoky, sultry voice and highly free-form scat are captivating.
They deliver the cool, bluesy classic “Moanin’” with rich expressiveness.
Combined with a comfortable swing beat, it makes for a thoroughly satisfying listen.
Take Me To The WaterNina Simone
Nina Simone was born into a poor family in the midst of the Great Depression.
Influenced by her devout Christian mother, she grew up surrounded by hymns and other music.
Though she originally aspired to be a pianist, she began singing at the club where she worked and quickly became a popular vocalist.
Crossing genres from gospel to classical and jazz, she stayed true to her convictions; her powerful voice became a timeless legend.
My One And Only LoveSophie Milman
Her sexy look perfectly matches her sultry velvet voice.
With lyrics brimming with tender feelings and a beautiful melody, she delivers this popular standard number at a soothing slow tempo, her alluring yet comforting vocals making it a pleasure to listen to.
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.
Recommended jazz vocals: The world's greatest jazz singers (41–50)
No More BluesRoberta Gambarini
While sensing the beauty of a poised woman, her soothing singing voice is captivating.
It’s a song that is very much her own, beginning with a rubato introduction to a bossa nova standard, laced with scat.
A masterpiece where the light, rhythmic sound and a saudade-tinged vocal blend to perfection.
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.