Best Female Jazz Singers

Britgirl To Anonymous: Hope I've included your favourite's here.

The Top Ten

1 Ella Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald Ella Jane Fitzgerald was an American jazz singer often referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz and Lady Ella.

There is no way I could let 'The First Lady Of Song' be anywhere but #1 Just exquisite. - Britgirl

2 Nina Simone Nina Simone Nina Simone was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist who worked in a broad range of musical styles including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop.

She is One of the best. She is able to give every Song her own touch. And that is often better than the original.

Love her so much. She is the best.

3 Sarah Vaughan

Just so soulful. And honest. I totally believe that she believes in the beautiful songs she sings. - Britgirl

4 Billie Holiday Billie Holiday Eleanora Fagan, professionally known as Billie Holiday, was an American jazz musician and singer-songwriter with a career spanning nearly thirty years.

Always and forever will be number 1 in my opinion... One of the most amazing, charismatic singers of all time.

Very expressive singer. She sings from her soul.

She must be at the very least number 2.

No one even comes close to Billie

My god what a singer

5 Peggy Lee Peggy Lee Peggy Lee was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer and actress, in a career spanning six decades.

Who can forget the enchanting, 'There'll Be Another Spring' and 'Fever'? Not I, Sir. Not I... - Britgirl

BritGirl, you have certainly included my favourite ones. Ella should be first, of course, she is godly. What a singer! I'm also very fond of Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Etta James, Nina Simone, Madeleine Peyroux and Rosemary Clooney. Amazing, all of them. Anyway, all the ladies you put in your list are aces! Would you mind if I added Diana Krall among them? I will...scold me if you disagree. Thanks for making this! I wrote in your Best Male Jazz Singers List, that you are graciously sensitive, but my comment was deleted and I have no idea why or how. Never change! You seem a very nice person. Have a pleasant day!

6 Madeleine Peyroux
7 Shirley Horn

Beautiful voice and wow! What a pianist! - Britgirl

8 Etta James Etta James Etta James was an American singer who spanned a variety of music genres including blues, R&B, soul, rock and roll, jazz and gospel.

I LOVE HER! I'm into modern pop music mostly, but her voice draws me into that older soul vibe stuff. LOVE IT!

She's also a pretty good Blues singer too. - Britgirl

My favourite song of Etta's is 'At Last' - Britgirl

9 Diana Krall

You encouraged me so I voted her too...not my fault! Hehehe! I'm thinking of making a list with the most beautiful songs that Diana has sung. When you feel like listening to her, you can take a look at it. I'm making it now, yes I decided it!

Excellent!

RECOMMENDED SONG:
I've Just had the pleasure of hearing her version of Love Me Like A Man. Bonnie Raitt still tops her but wow, Diana's version needs a listen or three...! - Britgirl

10 Nancy Wilson

Love her tone.

The Contenders

11 Rosemary Clooney
12 Blossom Dearie
13 Tina May
14 Lena Horne
15 Dinah Washington
16 Cecile McLorin Salvant
17 Jane Monheit
18 Dianne Reeves
19 Cassandra Wilson
20 Georgina Jackson
21 Melody Gardot
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