Female Vocalist like Diana Krall, Jacintha.


Fellow Audiogoners,

Please give me suggestions to female vocalists in the similar styles as Diana Krall, Jacintha, Holly Cole (when she sings slower songs) , Karen Carpenter and Patricia Barber (when she does slower songs). Someone that does not have a deep a voice. I have tried Nora Jones but I do not like the heavy blues influence. I can live with Alison Krause occasionally due to country beat.

I listen to classical most of the time but am beginning to enjoy some light jazz female vocals.

Thanks.

Aaron
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Karla Bonoff. Not a weak cut on any of her albums. These aren't audiophile recordings but plain, good music. Writes most of her own music too. Going to see her live for the first time Friday night in an intimate, nearly perfect acoustical venue. I can't wait.
Not sure if she fits in with your description, but I think that Jennifer Warnes is very much under rated with a superb voice. Most will cite "Famous Blue Raincoat" as her definitive album. However, I personally think that "Shot Through the Heart" and "Hunter" are both superior albums in terms of content, if not sonics.

Try also try, Marlena Shaw "Live in Tokyo" on Eighty-Eights, a Japanese pressing, of you can find it. Maybe it is on CD, too, I don't know.

I like Eva Cassidy, as well. Also, Janis Ian "Between the Lines" and "Breaking Silence".

Have you tried Dinah Washington?
Hpshps, I agree completely with Lizz Wright and would also suggest Orna and Jenna Mammina. You won't be disappointed.