Can you help with music selection?

"Is Eva Cassidy a possibility?" - Emphatically YES. Get her compilation album Songbird as a starter. She has a hugh voice and sings Blues, Gospel & Pop. Her death was a tragedy. I agree with Buscis2 re Shirley Horn, except I'd recommend that you try her before Krall.

Eva Cassidy's "Live at Blues Alley" is a remarkable record. For me, Eva's live record is the cream of the crop and is actually the only one I listen to regularly.

Interestingly, I can say the same about Patricia Barber's Live "Companion" set. It is the only one of Patricia's records that I listen to regularly. It is also a remarkable record, but her studio albums don't really work for me.

Enjoy,

TIC

I second all of Buscis2's Ricky Lee recommendations. You should really just go out and buy Damien Rice "O". It is right up your alley and amazing to boot.

Agree on Eva Cassidy. Songbird, Blues Alley, and Time after Time. Also, Ricky Lee Jones' Flying Cowboys along with Pirates, Magazine, and Ricky Lee Jones.
Patricia Barber: Modern Cool. All -- excellent!

Thanks for your suggestions. I can't wait for the record store to open this morning. I will do what I can to help the floundering music industry. Again, you don't know how much I appreciate your input.