Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Jane Monheit....?


Well, within the last 6 months I've found that I have a love for female Jazz singers. It started with Diana Krall and then Norah Jones and as of the last couple of weeks, Jane Monheit. Any recommendations on other great female jazz singers? How about male jazz artists?

It's always fun to explore a new genre and I love what I hear so far. :-)

Jeff
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Not strickly jazz, but a good listen: Rickie Lee Jones, Holly Cole & Karrin Allyson. Kind of quirky but another I would recommend is Patricia Barber.
Thanks for the multitude of suggestions. I'll certainly have to check out many of them. Thankfully, you can take test listens of various artists at so many places (both online and B&M) now that I'll be able to see what each sounds like before buying.
Another big vote for Cassandra Wilson!!! Judging by the others you mentioned, you might also want to check out Eden Atwood and Carole Welsman. you might also like Robbie Williams "Swing while you're winning" CD.
My favourite female jazz vocal is Flora Purim.
For male I'd go with Donald Fegan(jazz-rock vocal)
Eva Cassidy, who tragically died so young. Acclaimed in Europe, and nearly unknown here.