I'm a big fan of Betty Carter as a jazz vocalist,and Big Maybelle as an unbelievable Blues,R"n"B singer her Okeh Sessions re-released on Epic in '83 with "Rain Down Rain" and "You'll Never Know" "Whole Lotta Shakiin'" are required listening.
Best jazz or blues female vocalist ever
Hello, I'm looking for some recommendations for a female vocalist (blues or jazz) from before about 1965. I think that Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday are contenders for "best". Could I get some recommendations of vocalists? Also, what works would you say is their best effort? Thanks in advance.