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.
Guides for vocal jazz artists
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
Claire Johnston
jazz, pop music
Rebecca Kilgore
jazz, swing
Jeanette Lindström
Laila Dalseth
jazz
Annie Ross
bebop, jazz
Jackie Allen
jazz
Sachal Vasandani
Lorez Alexandria
jazz
Nataly Dawn
blue-eyed soul, indie folk
Simin Tander
jazz
Lisa Dillan
jazz
Ranee Lee
jazz
Morgana King
jazz
Caroline Nadeau
Myra Taylor
jazz
Jackie Richardson
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.