Woman vocals - suggestions

[Emcee]

If you like Latin Jazz mixed with Chill/Lounge influence, Gabrielle Chiararo has two albums out at Highresaudio as 96/24.

 

Her voice reminds me of Lani Hall, very comfortable to listen to and be drawn into her voice, and without the ear bleed

 

Jazz Schema

 

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Sensual Elegance

 

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I agree those vocals are quite enticing.

[Sal1950]

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I just rediscovered Linda Ronstadt and I'm just stunned by her voice.

Plenty of her songs out there to choose from but this 70s vintage Linda is phenomenal.

Sadly Linda was diagnosed with Parkinson disease and hasn't been able to perform since 2011.

I remember the first time I saw her, she was performing a afternoon outdoor concert at Sportsmans Park, Chicago around 1972 or 3. That day her backing band came out to start the show for the first hour, a little known group named The Eagles.

[kumakuma]

 

I just found out that Valerie June has a new album out on March 10th. Can't wait!

 

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/26/valerie-june-order-of-time-review-concord-records-caroline-music

[elcorso]

Don't know if already listed in this thread, anyway it should:

 

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Petra Magione - Live a FIP - "Come Together"

 

Roch

[jim1961]

 

[Cornan]

Elena Tonra have a truly amazing voice. Love it!

 

Daughter - Youth

[jabbr]

Meghan Andrews | Just Let Go | Blue Coast Records

Nice "girl with guitar" recording. Beautiful voice, folksy, with rendition of Alice in Chains: "Would?".

[Nikhil]

Not sure if Julie London has been mentioned in this thread before.
One of the reference female vocals in my collection.

 

[One and a half]

5 hours ago, Nikhil said:

Not sure if Julie London has been mentioned in this thread before.
One of the reference female vocals in my collection.

 

 

Ah! SuperHirez are selling Julie is her name Vol.2 in DSD (presume 64) soon.

Both these albums are available now in 176.4 or 96 PCM

 

 

[sphinxsix]

Solveig Slettahjell (voc), Knut Reiersrud & In the Country

 From the album I strongly recommend.

 

 

[One and a half]

On 27/03/2017 at 8:46 PM, One and a half said:

 

Ah! SuperHirez are selling Julie is her name Vol.2 in DSD (presume 64) soon.

Both these albums are available now in 176.4 or 96 PCM

 

 

 

Just a follow up, both Julie's albums are now released as DSD.

[Nikhil]

Vintage 1950s Sarah Vaughan is another must have reference.

 

[Nikhil]

Has Sara Bareilles been mentioned here before?

This particular album is a great live performance. 

 

[Doak]

On 3/25/2013 at 11:14 PM, astrotoy said:

From 40-50 years ago, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell. I've always had a soft spot for Karen Carpenter.

 

Larry

I own many, many digital high res albums in addition to 1K+ LPs.  

My ultimate reference for female vocals and purity of reproduction is "The Carpenters - Singles" album in DSD (only!).  Her voice and everything else are masterfully recorded and presented. I once thought the Carpenters quite "uncool" but they've grown on me and now consider it just beautiful music of a particular if not peculiar, kind. 

[sphinxsix]

I just love Shirley Horn (especially late one and sad one )

I'd probably recommend her 'The Main Ingredient' album to start with.

 

 

[Booster MPS]

4 hours ago, Nikhil said:

Has Sara Bareilles been mentioned here before?

This particular album is a great live performance. 

 

 

Indeed, that is a VERY strong recording and performance Nikhil.  Much more than just a pretty face or voice, she really carries the performance and rocks!  If you dig that, go find this EP, you will not be disappointed.

 

 

[kumakuma]

Sound Liaison has released another album by Carmen Gomes:

 

http://www.soundliaison.com/studio-showcase-series/276-carmen-gomes-sings-the-blues

 

Currently on sale.

[Doak]

14 minutes ago, kumakuma said:

Sound Liaison has released another album by Carmen Gomes:

 

http://www.soundliaison.com/studio-showcase-series/276-carmen-gomes-sings-the-blues

 

Currently on sale.

Online samples sound quite promising.

May go for the DXD which is basically the master tape since that is the native recording format.

[BilboAlaska]

On 4/17/2017 at 6:26 PM, Nikhil said:

Vintage 1950s Sarah Vaughan is another must have reference.

 

 

I love Sarah and was lucky to see her live 3 times. 

Try her fabulous Brazilian album: http://www.allmusic.com/album/i-love-brazil-mw0000113967

 

Another great album is Crazy and Mixed up: http://www.allmusic.com/album/crazy-and-mixed-up-mw0000649764

The song "The Island" is magnificent. Great small group album.

[elcorso]

 

 

 

 

 

 

24/48 Chez:  http://www.qobuz.com/fr-fr/album/nightintales-china-moses/4029759118855#item

 

Roch

[BilboAlaska]

I love Melody Gardot: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/melody-gardot-mn0000546205/discography

 

 

[BilboAlaska]

I listen to a lot of Brazil. Marissa Monte is one of many great singers and also a songwriter: 

 

http://www.allmusic.com/artist/marisa-monte-mn0000828349/discography

 

[elcorso]

 

Dee Dee Bridgewater, China Moses' mother.

 

Good DNA !

 

Roch

[BigGuy]

Ulla Meineke "Die Tanzerin", great recording even if you don't speak German;

Patricia Barber "Cafe Blue", recently released as "Unmastered SACD";

Anjani "Blue Alert", backup singer and girlfriend of Leonard Cohen;

Vanessa Fernandez "Use Me", great recording as is "When The Levee Breaks" (Zep covers);

Eva Cassidy "Live At The Blues Cafe", IMHO her best album with the tracks being a subset of "Nightbird", a recording with great back story;

Vienna Teng "Dreaming Thru The Noise";

Enya;

Clannad;

Carla Bruni, who can sing anything to me in French;

Cassandra Wilson;

Lyn Stanley, recorded by Cookie at BCR;

Heather Pierson "Motherless Child";

Sara K "Hell or High Water";

Nina Simone "Little Girl Blue"

...and about 150 more in my harem!  ;-)

[sphinxsix]

29 minutes ago, BigGuy said:

...and about 150 more in my harem!  ;-)

Wow, man....