My jazzy vocal greatness list

A Listmania! list by Wim Durang "openminded listener, poet" (Belgium)
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Close Enough for Love
1.  Close Enough for Love by Shirley Horn
The list author says:
  "She changed the world forever. Period."
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The Source
2.  The Source by Jimmy Scott
The list author says:
  "Desert island class. About the most intense vocal interpretor that I know. (The cover does not show Jimmy)."
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The Art of Romance: 80th Birthday Edition
3.  The Art of Romance: 80th Birthday Edition by Tony Bennett
The list author says:
  "With the great Johnny Mandel (top-arranger). Bennett: the voice, the maturity, the talent!"
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I Love You, Paris
4.  I Love You, Paris by Shirley Horn
The list author says:
  "Seventh heaven! As close as I'll ever come to a live concert of this goddess."
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Voadeira
5.  Voadeira by Monica Salmaso
The list author says:
  "Beautiful Brazilian musical class; pure & simple and sophisticated at the same time!"
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Abbey Is Blue
6.  Abbey Is Blue by Abbey Lincoln
The list author says:
  "A Grand Lady of Jazz. An essential jazz album (1959). Impressive!"
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Live at Montreux '91-'97
7.  Live at Montreux '91-'97 by Rachelle Ferrell
The list author says:
  "Incredible voice. The perfect jazz vocalist! Should be as famous as Sarah Vaughan."
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Falling In Love Is Wonderful
8.  Falling In Love Is Wonderful by Jimmy Scott
The list author says:
  "Legendary album (with Ray Charles). Really romantic. Billie Holiday loved Jimmy Scott."
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Bennett Sings Ellington [Us Import]
9.  Bennett Sings Ellington [Us Import] by Tony Bennett
The list author says:
  "Oh yes: Bennett is a jazz great : the complete spectrum here!"
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Joao Voz E Viola
10.  Joao Voz E Viola by Joao Gilberto
The list author says:
  ""O Mito" (The Myth/Legend), he is called..."
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American Song [Us Import]
11.  American Song [Us Import] by Andy Bey
The list author says:
  "Remarkably rich voice, exceptional originality, heartfelt renditions. King of atmosphere."
£16.62   Used & New from: £8.79

Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown
12.  Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown by Clifford Brown
The list author says:
  "Timeless singer that needed to be in this list, hard to choose a "best" album, but Sassy is always tasty, and this one is good!"
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Ballads
13.  Ballads by Sarah Vaughan
The list author says:
  "Excellent collection of classic bittersweet romantic songs by "The Divine One""
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Little Girl Blue
14.  Little Girl Blue by Nina Simone
The list author says:
  "No jazz list without her. I'll choose this essential, early album cos I love "He needs me" so much, but I also adore her other interpretative side like in "Isn't it a pity": always the intensity!"
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I Think It's Going To Rain Today
15.  I Think It's Going To Rain Today by Curtis Stigers
The list author says:
  "High standard, wonderful innovative jazz(y) album by this singer-songwriter-saxophonist. With the splendid Larry Goldings on piano, organ, accordion!"
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Malak
16.  Malak by Dhafer Youssef
The list author says:
  "A mix of arab-influenced world music and jazz, and an unforgettable voice that leads you to another world"
£12.29   Used & New from: £7.23

Napoli Secondo Estratto
17.  Napoli Secondo Estratto by Mina
The list author says:
  "The beautiful Napolitan standards treasure reinvented in a jazzy prestigious project. "Mina sings with her heart bleeding through her voice". Respect!"
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L'allieva
18.  L'allieva by Mina
The list author says:
  "Italy's most versatile voice's personal interpretations of Sinatra-labeled standards. Grows on you. The diva and her brilliant musicians having fun at a high level."
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Viva Brazil
19.  Viva Brazil by Tania Maria
The list author says:
  "If jazz means to reproduce new sparkling renditions of old songs, Tania Maria knows all about it! Her energetic "Petite fleur" is brilliant!"
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Colpevole
20.  Colpevole by Nicola Arigliano
The list author says:
  "What is it with old age jazz-minded singers? The maturity? Priceless charm."
£29.17   Used & New from: £20.84

Ray Charles & Betty Carter / Dedicated to You
21.  Ray Charles & Betty Carter / Dedicated to You by Ray Charles
The list author says:
  "Great pairing!"
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Ellington & Basie Songbooks
22.  Ellington & Basie Songbooks by Mel Torme
The list author says:
  "This album caught my attention. Johnny Mandel knows talent to work with!"
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John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman
23.  John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman by Elvin Jones
The list author says:
  "There's nothing more romantic than romantic jazz..."
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Nana Mouskouri In New York - The Girl From Greece Sings
24.  Nana Mouskouri In New York - The Girl From Greece Sings by Nana Mouskouri
The list author says:
  "Unexpected choice, but this is jazz! A gem, produced by Quincy Jones. Check the info!"
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Wonderful World
25.  Wonderful World by Tony Bennett
The list author says:
  "Absolutely delightful collaboration. Sometimes the unthinkable comes true, with gorgeous results."
£13.54   Used & New from: £1.29

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Wim Durang "openminded listener, poet" (Belgium)
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Last updated: 26/04/2007
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