2006-11-18 04:13:28 · 14 answers · asked by firedragon13069 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Billie, babe
Billie Holiday!
2006-11-18 04:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by childrenofthecorn 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
All time?
I have to go with Ella Fitzgerald.
Very prolific, shared duets with Louis Armstrong and she had range, style and even humor.
I like the new kids, Nneenna Freelon and Diana Krall but I have a soft spot in my heart for the old vets of jazz and blues.
Top Five
1. Ella
2. Billie Holiday
3. Sarah Vaughn
4. Etta James
5. Nina Simone
Each could easily be number one in my top five list depending on ... geez, if I had eggs and toast for breakfast they are so close.
Rounding it up to Ten.
6. Carmen McCrae
7. Bessie Smith
8. Maria Muldaur
9. Anita O'Day
10. Rachelle Ferrell
2006-11-18 04:28:40 · answer #2 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Today, my answer is Duke Robillard. He's jazz and blues at the same time. There is a sense of humor in his voice.
Betty Carter and Jane Monheit are some of my favorite jazz singers. Johny Hartman is really amazing too.
2006-11-19 07:02:12 · answer #3 · answered by Teaim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Billy Holiday
2006-11-18 04:20:01 · answer #4 · answered by JusMe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Male: Jimmy Witherspoon
Female: Nina Simone
2006-11-20 06:36:37 · answer #5 · answered by mnob_bob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely Billie Holiday, and Janis Joplin wasn't bad.
2006-11-18 04:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, I love Billie Holiday.
Not for certain here, but I think that as a more recent figure, Diana Krall is fantastic....this all coming from someone who doesn't care much for female vocals!
Just don't say Louis Armstrong! : )
2006-11-18 04:16:26 · answer #7 · answered by Cheeto_babe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Etta James
2006-11-18 04:15:42 · answer #8 · answered by bestfriendthemom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might have 0 problem with that. I very own ... in line with threat 8 cds. In my sequence he and BB King are opponents. Ray's early artwork sounded very like Nat King Cole's even right down to his singing sort. finally he stumbled on his very own voice and finally set the oftentimes going on.
2016-10-04 02:42:33 · answer #9 · answered by geddings 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going with Cleo Laine, no offense to Billie Holliday
2006-11-18 04:18:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋