Recommended Jazz: Jazz Vocals music (#1 - #40)
THE FONDUE SET: In a Blue Vein
A legendary, sophisticated live folk jazz trio from New Zealand with sublime re-interpretations of pop and jazz standards, by Graeme Webb(guitar), Steve Gerrish(guitar), and Caitlin Smith(voice)
CD price: $15.00
ESTHER PHILLIPS: Alone Again, Naturally
Classic '70s CTI/Kudu soul with jazz influences, featuring all international known musicians.
Recommended if you like Aretha Franklin, Dinah Washington.CD price: $12.99
BILLIE HOLIDAY: Rare Live Recordings
This 5 CD box set examines the career of vocalist Billie Holiday from 1934 to 1959, the year she passed with a culmination of rare film, radio, concert, and television performances.
CD price: $90.00
JANNIE SPAIN: Sweet Awakening
“The combination of Jannie Spain's sensuous voice, a hauntingly beautiful Chinese 2-string violin and fascinating Chinese folk melodies, played in an easy American jazz style with David Friesen and other great musicians yields a rare musical treat."
Recommended if you like Astrud Gilberto, Blossom Dearie.CD price: $20.00
JOHNNY MERCER: The Huckleberry Verser
One of America's greatest songwriters demonstrates that he is also one its greatest jazz singers.
CD price: $12.99
TEDDI KING: This Is New: Teddi King Sings Ira Gershwin
Jazz vocalist Teddi King sings Gershwin classics accompanied by piano legend Dave McKenna.
CD price: $16.95 / MP3 price: $16.95
RYAN GARFI: The Very Thought of You
Debut album from Glenn Miller Orchestra male vocalist, Ryan Garfi - a collection of standards, including uptempo songs and ballads, backed by an excellent group of East Coast jazz musicians.
CD price: $15.99
MELVA HOUSTON AND BAND: Black Coffee
An internationally known jazz and blues singer, loved the world over for her smoky jazz standards and soulful blues.
Recommended if you like Dinah Washington, Nancy Wilson.CD price: $16.95
JAMES TORMÉ: James Tormé Live At On The Path
The first full length LP from the new Prince of Jazz – James Tormé. This totally live and unadulterated album proves James can really deliver. Just like the ol’ man did.
CD price: $14.99
PAT LONGO: Extreme Heat (NEW)
A big band setting featuring music in a Latin groove from a man and his band who have performed for the Academy Awards to the Govenor's Ball.
Recommended if you like Stan Kenton, Machito y Su Orquesta.CD price: $16.95 / MP3 price: $16.95
MICHAEL O'NEILL QUINTET FEATURING KENNY WASHINGTON WITH SPECIAL GUEST JOE LOCKE: Still Dancin'
Hard blowin' straight ahead jazz with great vocals and world class vibes
CD price: $16.02 / MP3 price: $16.02
LINNZI ZAORSKI: Hot Wax and Whiskey
1930s style standard New Orleans jazz with classic, retro vocals.
CD price: $14.97
BILLIE HOLIDAY: At Monterey/1958
Billie Holiday's unique diction, inimitable phrasing and dramatic intensity made her the most incredible jazz singer of her time.
CD price: $18.00 / MP3 price: $18.00
TONY MIDDLETON: Paris Blues
A unique sultry and seductive blues style with a touch of jazz which has excited audiences both in America & Europe over many years.
Recommended if you like Joe Williams, Arthur Prysock.CD price: $15.97
KELLY EISENHOUR: Seek and Find featuring Bob Mintzer
This is an artistic and thoughtful collection of standards, lesser known standards, vocalese, and original jazz. Incredible musicians, fresh and inspiring arrangements, and Kelly can sing.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
SID EDEN: Sid Eden Sings & Plays "Then & Now"
SID EDEN (whoever heard of a Jazz singer called Sidney?) has always been a "singer's singer".
CD price: $18.99 / MP3 price: $18.99
SHAWN MEGORDEN: Cover Girl
With a beautiful jazzy blue voice reminiscent of days gone by ,this girl can swing and melt your heart away.
MP3 price: $9.99
MATEO STONEMAN: Mateo
Recorded in Cuba with different members of the Buena Vista Social Club. Full Cuban orchestra. A taste of the real thing. includes 32 page color booklet.
CD price: $12.97
GORDON WEBSTER: Blues Till Dawn
Bluesy jazz; It's well after midnight and you want to slow things down. Create the perfect mood with this collection of soulful piano playing, singing and trombone playing.
MP3 price: $15.95
STEPHANIE K: Subterranean Dream
Vocal jazz in perfection. Stephanie is an extraordinary singer and creates the voice you always hope jazz vocalists really sound like. Her beautiful timbre is perfectly attuned to the sensibilities of a jazz enthusiast.
CD price: $15.00
JACK DONAHUE: A Small Blue Thing
"Surrender to Jack Donahue-- he will haunt you. . . . fresh and captivating . . . astoundingly imaginative. I have played ("A Small Blue Thing") about 20 times in a row and I am haunted by what I'm hearing" -- Rex Reed, New York Observer
CD price: $15.99 / MP3 price: $15.99
DONNA TUCKER: Right As the Rain
With elegance and sophistication, an alluring and sensitive voice that makes you believe her songs are just for you.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $12.99
JIMMIE HIGHSMITH JR.: It Is What It Is
Mixing elements of smooth jazz, r&b, gospel,and funk, Jimmie's third album features several exciting guests, including Grammy winner Wycliffe Gordon.
CD price: $14.95 / MP3 price: $8.95
RICHARD LEWIS: 12 hours
Warm and soulful songwriter with a unique and powerful sound.
CD price: $15.99 / MP3 price: $15.99
COLLEEN PRATT: I Thought About You
A sensitive, melodic and swinging celebration of the Great American Songbook and Big Band Jazz
CD price: $15.00
JIMMY RUSHING WITH COUNT BASIE AND HIS ORCHESTRA: 1938-1945
A great jazz vocalist, performing and recording with the Count Basie Orchestra from 1935 to 1950.
MP3 price: $9.99
LONDON ARRINGTON: Between Lenox and 7th
Soulful jazz stylings of the internationally recognized vocalist London Arrington produced by Wycliffe Gordon
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
JANICE BORLA: Agents of Change
"The #1 Jazz Album of 2003" (Chicago Public Radio). "Eight breathtaking canvases, each a perceptively executed masterpiece.Genius. Pure genius."
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99
LEO POLK: The Pleasure Was All Mine
Oustanding jazz, romantic and touched by an easy listening crooner quality.
CD price: $24.95
SHOUT SISTER SHOUT: Steppin' In It with Rachael Davis
Classic Jazz tunes from the golden age of radio in a vintage string band style.
CD price: $15.00
THE MILLS BROTHERS FEATURING LOUIS ARMSTRONG: Vol.4 - 1937-1940
Classic vocal quartet along with Louis Armstrong
MP3 price: $9.99
MATTEO BRANCALEONI WITH RENATO SELLANI: Just Smile
"Matteo has really something special. His album moved me. Wonderful musicians. He's a great vocalist." Michael Bublè
CD price: $14.90 / MP3 price: $10.90
CAROLINE WATERS: Being Totally Alive
A lush bouquet of tender love songs and tantalizing interludes, ranging from sensual jazz to chamber pop. Adds delicious flavor to evenings of smooth elegance and joyous celebration.
CD price: $20.00 / MP3 price: $20.00
RACHAEL PRICE: The Good Hours
A classic jazz stylist, silky-smooth on ballads, swinging-hot on up-tempos, with new and innovative arrangements of great standards.
CD price: $15.00
SEGUN AWE: One Way Ticket
Pop/rock r&b, jazz, and world. It cut across all genres segun awe's music is afritonas.
CD price: $18.99
RACHAEL DAVIS: Antebellum Queens
"Antebellum Queens is the breakout album Rachael Davis fans -a growing legion of them -have been waiting for.
Recommended if you like Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin.CD price: $15.00
LORI CARSILLO: Lullabies for Little Dreamers
A collection of beautifully arranged lullabies with lush vocals, cello, violin, and other instruments for babies and grown-ups who want to relax.
Recommended if you like Diana Krall, Norah Jones.CD price: $14.99
RUTH YOUNG: This Is Always
Ruth Young, in this her debut album, strongly reflects the "cool yet dark and appealingly fragile" vocal stylings of jazz trumpeter Chet Baker with whom she lived and traveled for almost a decade (1973-82).
Recommended if you like Chet Baker, Julie London.CD price: $12.00
