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.

Playlist

Recommended jazz vocals. The world’s greatest jazz singers.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Lullaby Of BirdlandSarah Vaughan		The three great vocalists of the jazz world
2	You’d Be So Nice To Come Home ToHelen Merrill		Helen Merrill's husky singing voice is captivating.
3	SwayHalie Loren		Introducing Harry Lauren’s jazz vocal tracks
4	Black CoffeePeggy Lee		Peggy Lee overcomes abuse and showcases her talent
5	God Bless The ChildBillie Holiday		A top-tier vocalist in the jazz world
6	Moon RiverLouis Armstrong		Armstrong, a great star of jazz
7	Come Rain or Come ShineDinah Washington		Queen of Blues dies suddenly at 39
8	Fly Me To The MoonFrank Sinatra		The Allure and Influence of Frank Sinatra
9	L-O-V-ENat King Cole		A successful career shift from pianist to singer
10	Gypsy in My SoulConnie Evingson		Connie Evingson’s classic jazz vocal songs
11	Back It UpCara Emerald		Caro Emerald’s signature electro-swing song
12	One Note SambaElla Fitzgerald		The Allure of Ella Fitzgerald’s Jazz Vocals
13	Tu sais je vais t´aimerDiana Panton		Diana Panton’s French-language jazz classics
14	Soul EyesKandace Springs		A signature song by Nashville-born jazz singer Kandace Springs.
15	Crazy SwingDELADAP		Deladap's electroswing song
16	AAADimie Cat		Dimicat's Electroswing
17	Nearness of YouLizz Wright		Lizz Wright’s singing that fuses jazz and gospel
18	Lullaby of BirdlandNikki Yanofsky		Nikki Yanofsky’s classic song “Lullaby of Birdland”
19	Hit The Road JackRay Charles		A blind pianist and singer. Their signature song, 'Georgia on My Mind,' is well-known.
20	Sous l’eauKeren Ann		Keren Ann releases pop music infused with jazz elements
21	Lullaby of birdlandChris Connor		Chris Connor's husky voice and cool singing
22	You Go to My HeadRachael Price		A heartbreak song with deep sensuality
23	Autumn LeavesEva Cassidy		Jazz cover songs of Eva
24	Honeysuckle RoseAnita O’Day		Anita O'Day's distinctive singing style and life
25	Cry Me A RiverJulie London		After working as an actress and then a housewife, she switched to a singing career and found success in jazz.
26	Wild Is The WindNiki King		A mature-sounding voice with a sultry ballad
27	What a Difference a Day MadeChantal Chamberland		Setting a nighttime mood with a smoky singing voice
28	But Not For MeChet Baker		Chet Baker: a drug-related fatal fall, but his singing voice remains timeless
29	Be Good (Lion’s Song)Gregory Porter		A soulful, warm, and gentle singing voice
30	Lover ManBlossom Dearie		Fusion of cute vocals and jazz
31	Born to Be BlueBeverly Kenney		The contrast between pessimistic lyrics and colorful hues
32	Afro BlueDianne Reeves		The queen of jazz vocals, a peerless singer from a musical family
33	From The StartLaufey		Laufey's music is nostalgic and modern.
34	Bye Bye BlackbirdCarmen McRae		Pianist and vocalist from Harlem
35	On The Sunny Side Of The StreetEsperanza Spalding		Started music under the influence of my mother; became a bassist and singer
36	L-O-V-EHalie Loren		The refreshing feeling of a sultry yet cute singing voice
37	My Foolish HeartJane Monheit		Jane Monheit’s jazz-bossa sound
38	Moanin’Karrin Allyson		The scatting with a smoky singing voice is captivating.
39	Take Me To The WaterNina Simone		Nina Simone becomes a legendary singer
40	My One And Only LoveSophie Milman		Healing with a sexy singing voice
41	No More BluesRoberta Gambarini		A classic with captivating bossa nova vocals
42	Once upon a summertimeBetty Carter		Jazz singer, Betty Carter
43	UntilCécile McLorin Salvant		Cécile McLorin Salvant, a jazz talent
44	Song For My FatherDee Dee Bridgewater		Jazz legend Dee Dee liberates the heart through music
45	Speak LowDiane Schuur		Diane Schuur’s captivating singing voice
46	Santa BabyEartha Kitt		Eartha Kitt’s Music and Life
47	Stormy WeatherEthel Waters		Ethel Waters’s musical achievements and life
48	Don’t Go To StrangersEtta Jones		Etta Jones’s 60-year career
49	On The Sunny Side Of The StreetKeely Smith		Praise for Keely Smith’s vocal ability and charm
50	Teach Me TonightNancy Wilson		Nancy Wilson's vocal ability and expressive power
51	Guess Who I Saw TodaySamara Joy		Samara Joy’s classic jazz vocals
52	Send in the ClownsCleo Laine		Cleo Laine nominated for Grammys in three categories
53	Fly me to the MoonDiana Panton		Diana Panton’s cute singing voice
54	Black OrpheusConnie Evingson		A song with a mature-sounding singing voice that is captivating
55	SummertimeKat Edmonson		Unique vocals and retro sound are captivating.
56	Something CoolJune Christy		An urban, cool song titled "Cold Drink"
57	Afro BlueAbbey Lincoln		Expressing the history of jazz fighting against anti-Black racism
58	CaravanCyrille Aimée		Sing enchantingly with high vocal skills
59	Waltz For DebbyEliane Elias		Warm, heartfelt vocals and simple piano jazz
60	BUTTERFLYGretchen Parlato		She expresses music with a delicate singing voice.
61	Devil May CareKendra Shank		Its matte luster and swinging vocals are captivating
62	You Don’t Know What Love IsKurt Elling		A song with excellent vocal technique
63	WoodstockLaila Biali		Expressing captivating jazz with a beautiful singing voice and piano
64	Fly Me To The MoonLaura Fygi		Dutch vocalist succeeds in Latin jazz
65	When I Fall In LoveLovisa		Healing music of a clear singing voice and trumpet
66	Close Your EyesNellie McKay		Introduction to vocalists with cute singing voices
67	SummertimeNorah Jones		A versatile musician: jazz vocalist and pianist
68	Don’t Worry ‘Bout MeSachal Vasandani		Balance between the singing voice and the piano trio
69	In the Wee Small Hours of the MorningTierney Sutton		A vocalist with a deep, gentle, and captivating singing voice
70	Mornin’Al Jarreau		A vocalist with excellent scat-singing technique
71	Someday My Prince Will ComeAlexis Cole		Arranging classic songs with adult charm
72	Night and DayAngela Hagenbach		Samba rhythm with a sexy low voice
73	No Other LoveJo Stafford		a cool, classic-jazz female vocalist
74	Girl TalkKate McGarry		A refreshing and dignified female vocalist
75	SpainBobby McFerrin		Bobby McFerrin freely manipulates his voice like an instrument
76	Losing YouJamie Cullum		A male vocal jazzy piano solo performance
77	New York State of MindAnn Burton		A jazz standard that depicts the scenery of New York
78	The Look of LoveDiana Krall		A woman who began her career as a pianist at 15