Dinah Washington, have you listened to her?

Yes, my typing and spelling can sometimes be subject to errors. 

 I must now face the gallows.  Please give my 8-track tapes to those more worthy. 

Just  Covid boredom/post debate fatigue for me.

20 lashings with cheap lamp cord  and Justin Beiber on repeat for your offense.

Dinah Washington embodies the best of everything that makes a great singer:
Great diction
Great pitch
Great feeling
Great style
Delivers the lyric
Great taste
Great musicianship
Great rhythm
What’s not to like?
Check out Blue Gardenia and Make theMan Love Me. Classics.

Well said! Dinah at her best might be the best ever when it comes to simply and accessibly delivering the goods vocally. One of my all time favorites.


Probably the one I would suggest those interested in pop/jazz female vocalists listen to first to set the standard.

Most of these have covered some of the best songs of Billy. 

https://www.jazz.org/blog/10-billy-strayhorn-songs-you-should-know/