vocal jazz
instrumental approach to the voice, where the singer can match the instruments in their stylistic approach to the lyrics, improvised or otherwise, or through scat singing
40 artists in the catalog.
Top vocal jazz albums
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America, I Hear You Singing
Frank Sinatra
It Might as Well Be Swing
Frank Sinatra
L.A. Is My Lady
Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
Frank Sinatra
Sings Italian Favorites
Connie Francis
The Complete Reprise Recordings
Frank Sinatra
Christmas in My Heart
Connie Francis
Sinatra–Basie – An Historic Musical First
Frank Sinatra
All vocal jazz artists
Frank Sinatra
big band music, blues
Connie Francis
country music, country pop
Billie Holiday
blues, jazz
Monica Zetterlund
jazz
Diane Schuur
jazz
Cécile McLorin Salvant
jazz
Helen Merrill
jazz
Gregory Porter
blues, soul
Caterina Valente
bossa nova, pop music
Lena Horne
jazz, pop music
Eartha Kitt
Ann Hampton Callaway
jazz
Frida Ånnevik
jazz
Cheryl Bentyne
bebop, jazz
Janis Siegel
bebop, jazz
Susanne Fuhr
jazz
About vocal jazz
What is vocal jazz?
instrumental approach to the voice, where the singer can match the instruments in their stylistic approach to the lyrics, improvised or otherwise, or through scat singing
Where should I start with vocal jazz?
Start with "America, I Hear You Singing" by Frank Sinatra. It captures what makes vocal jazz worth exploring.
What are the best vocal jazz albums?
The vocal jazz albums worth hearing first: "America, I Hear You Singing" by Frank Sinatra, "It Might as Well Be Swing" by Frank Sinatra, "L.A. Is My Lady" by Frank Sinatra, "Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim" by Frank Sinatra and "Sings Italian Favorites" by Connie Francis.
How many vocal jazz artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 40 vocal jazz artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.