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Female Jazz Singers...new person/new releases...

I must admit my collection is dominated by Jazz and my Jazz collection is dominated by female vocals....and it's exactly the way I want it.

The question is...I have most of what the greats did, Dinah, Sarah, Ella....etc...and many current ones...esp. Krall...so, can anyone suggest some current releases...for a bit of the Classic/Standards type of female Jazz vocals? I do not mind big band type of backing...but lean twoards small groups with minimal electronic manipulation...esp. a lack of reverb on the vocals...

Thanks
whatjd
hickory
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I have not yet seen mention of Rene Marie in the thread. You should check out her CD "Vertigo." There are many YouTube clips to get a sense of her singing, which is quite passionate. An example of one of my favorite songs is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjCJAs-56nI&feature=related
(just audio)
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raytheprinter
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Lots of great talent !One of my favorites is Cheryl Bentyne,( Let me off Uptown) or (Talk of the Town)
dawgfish
157 posts
 
Here are two strong recommendations that I haven't seen listed yet: Valerie Joyce "New York Blue" (a Chesky recording) and Nikki Yanofsky, "Nikki." Both beautiful young women with beautiful voices.
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nonoise
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I second Connie Evingson: check out her covers of Peggie Lee standards.

I just ordered some Hilary Kole and from the samples, she sounds fantastic.
Can't wait to hear her CDs when they arrive.
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slaw
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Jacintha, Holly Cole, and maybe not quite what you're looking for but check out Cat Power "Juke Box".
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