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

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.

From The StartLaufey

Laufey – From The Start (Official Music Video)

Laufey, the Icelandic artist, creates music that lets you sink into the feeling of watching a beautiful short film.

Her sound—where a deep, warm voice reminiscent of her beloved Ella Fitzgerald blends brilliantly with the sparkle of contemporary pop—is unforgettable after just one listen.

Grounded in jazz and classical training, her music strikes a perfect balance: nostalgic yet never dated.

With her striking presence singing while holding a cello, Laufey’s songs are sure to open a new door into the world of jazz.

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!

Guess Who I Saw TodaySamara Joy

Samara Joy – Guess Who I Saw Today

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 – Send in the Clowns

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.

Something CoolJune Christy

June Christy – Something Cool (Stereo Version)

The title of this song means “cold drink,” not “cool,” but when I listen to this version, it feels very urban and stylishly cool.

That said, the lyrics are more like a reminiscence by a woman who’s fallen on hard times.

Afro BlueAbbey Lincoln

Afro Blue – Abbey Lincoln

Her soulful, wistful vocal delivery was hailed as a reincarnation of Billie Holiday.

Beyond being a vocalist, she also has a career as an actress.

In this track, you can feel the resilient core of the deeper history of jazz, which has long fought against anti-Black discrimination.