Hi Kevine, I think it's best to have a song that you yourself really like and familiar with (or like it enough to want to get familiar with it). If you are looking for energy, you cannot go wrong with Ella. Most of her live performances are truely amazing!
Best female jazz vocalist song /disc live setting
I am looking for the one song by a female jazz vocalist in a live setting that you would take with you to audition a system. I am interested in both ballads and swing. I have one I especially like by Ella Fitzgerald "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" on the three cd collection "First Lady Of Song". I have always liked the live jazz recordings with the energy between the vocalist, the band and the audience. I own a multi-disc player with no phono. Please keep that in mind when giving me ideas. Whatever input you can give me would be helpful.