Jazz/Pop Vocals (1980s- ) (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Susanne Abbuehl (1970– )

• April [2002, ECM]
• Compass [2003–4, ECM], B+(**)

Tony Adamo

• Straight Up Deal [2007, Urban Zone], B

Barbara Adamson

• Now Is the Time [2000, Stet]

Karrin Allyson (1963– )

• I Didn't Know About You [1992, Concord], B
• Sweet Home Cookin' [1993, Concord]
• Azur-Té [1994, Concord]
• Collage [1996, Concord], B+
• From Paris to Rio [1999, Concord]
• Ballads: Remembering John Coltrane [2001, Concord]
• In Blue [2002, Concord]
• Wild for You [2003, Concord], C+
• Footprints [2006, Concord]
• Imagina: Songs of Brasil [2007, Concord Jazz], B–

Maria Anadon (1961– )

• A Jazzy Way [2006, Arbors], A–

Anjani

• Blue Alert [2006, Columbia, CD+DVD], B+(*)

Leonisa Ardizzone (1968– )

• Afraid of the Heights [2006, Ardijenn Music], B+(***)
• The Scent of Bitter Almonds [2008, Ardijenn Music], B+(*)

Patrick Arena

• Night and Day [2008, Arenamusic], C+

Judy Argo

• True Love Ways [1994, Sterling]

Susie Arioli (1963– )

• Pennies From Heaven [2002, Justin Time]
• w/Jordan Officer: Learn to Smile Again [2005, Justin Time], B+
• Live at Le Festival International de Jazz de Montreal [2006, Justin Time, CD+DVD], B+(**)

Irene Atman

• New York Rendezvous [2009, no label], B

Lisa B

• What's New Pussycat? Tunes and Tales About Cool Cats [2006, Piece of Pie], C–

Jeff Baker

• Shopping for Your Heart [2006, OA2], B

Yaala Ballin

• Travlin' Alone [2009, Smalls], U

Barbara Balzan

• Tender Awakening [2004, TCB], B

Annie Bandez

• w/Paul Wallfisch: When Good Things Happen to Bad Pianos [2007, Durtro Jnana], B+(**)

Patricia Barber (1956– )

• A Distortion of Love [1991, Antilles]
• Café Blue [1994, Premonition], B+
• Modern Cool [1998, Premonition], A–
• Companion [1999, Blue Note]
• Night Club [2000, Blue Note]
• Verse [2002, Blue Note]
• The Premonition Years 1994–2002 [1994–2002, Premonition, 3 CD], B+(***)
• A Fortnight in France [2004, Blue Note], B+
• Mythologies [2006, Blue Note], B+(**)
• The Cole Porter Mix [2008, Blue Note], U

Danny Barrett

• Indian Summer [2004, Danny Barrett], B–

Agneta Baumann

• Comes Love [1999, Touché]

Nicolas Bearde

• Live at Yoshi's: A Salute to Lou [2007, Right Groove], B+(*)

Sylvia Bennett

• Songs From the Heart [2007, Out of Sight Music], B+(**)

Cheryl Bentyne

• Talk of the Town [2003, Telarc], B
• Let Me Off Uptown: The Music of Anita O'Day [2005, Telarc], B
• The Book of Love [2006, Telarc], C–

Alan Bergman

• Lyrically, Alan Bergman [2007, Verve], B–

Judith Berkson

• Lu-Lu [2006, Peacock], C+

Theo Bleckmann

• No Boat [1997, Songlines]
• w/Fumio Yasuda: Las Vegas Rhapsody: The Night They Invented Champagne [2005, Winter & Winter], B+(***)
• At Night [2005, Songlines], B
• w/Kneebody: Twelve Songs by Charles Ives [2008, Winter & Winter], B+(**)
• w/Gary Versace, John Hollenbeck: Refuge Trio [2008, Winter & Winter], B+(*)

Karen Blixt

• Spin This [2006, Hi-Fli], B+(**)

Erin Bode

• Don't Take Your Time [2004, Maxjazz], B+

Erin Boheme

• What Love Is [2006, Concord], B

Janice Borla

• Lunar Octave [1996, DMP]
• Agents of Change [2003, Blujazz]
• From Every Angle [2006, Blujazz], B

Theresia Bothe

• w/Peter Croton: I'll Sing a Song for You [2008, Zah Zah], U

Boulevard of Broken Dreams

• It's the Talk of the Town and Other Sad Songs [1989, Hannibal], A–
• Boulevard of Broken Dreams Box: 39 Sad Songs [(1998), Basta, 3 CD], B+

Melody Breyer-Grell

• The Right Time [2004, Blujazz]
• Fascinatin' Rhythms: Singing Gershwin [2008, Rhombus], B+(*)

Dee Dee Bridgewater (1950– )

• Keeping Tradition [1992, Verve]
• Love and Peace: A Tribute to Horace Silver [1995, Verve], U
• Dear Ella [1997, Verve], B+
• Live at Yoshi's [2000, Verve], B+
• This Is New [2002, Verve], B
• Red Earth [2006, Emarcy], B+(*)

Sarah Brightman

• The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection [1998, Polygram]

Sarah Brooks

• Under the Bones of the Great Blue Whale [2006, Whaling City Sound], B

Jeri Brown (1952– )

• Mirage [1991, Justin Time]
• Unfolding the Peacocks [1992, Justin Time], B+
• A Timeless Place [1994, Justin Time]
• Fresh Start [1995, Justin Time]
• April in Paris [1996, Justin Time]
• w/Leon Thomas: Zaius [1998, Justin Time], B
• I've Got Your Number [1999, Justin Time]
• New Wonderland: The Best of Jeri Brown [1991–2006, Justin Time], B

Jeanie Bryson (1959– )

• I Love Being Here with You [1993, Telarc], B
• Some Cats Know [1995, Telarc], B+

Katie Bull

• Love Spook [2004, Corn Hill Indie], B–
• w/Joe Fonda: Cup of Joe, No Bull [2005, Corn Hill Indie], B+
• The Story, So Far [2006, Corn Hill Indie], B

Alison Burns

• w/Martin Taylor: 1: AM [2008, P3 Music], B+(***)

Donna Byrne

• Walking on Air [1997, Arbors]
• Byrnin' [1998, Ol' Socks]

Ann Hampton Callaway

• Ann Hampton Callaway [1992, DRG]
• To Ella With Love [1996, After 9 Records]
• Easy Living [1999, Sindrome]
• Slow [2004, Shanachie], C+
• Blues in the Night [2006, Telarc], B–

Michael Camacho

• Just for You [2003–4, Just Found], B–

Carme Canela

• w/Lluis Vidal: Univers Miles [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent], B

Amanda Carr

• Soon [2007, OMS], B+(**)

The Catz in the Hatz

• Resilience [2006, Rhombus], C+

Page Cavanaugh (1922– )

• The Digital Page: Page One [1989, Star Line]
• The Digital Page: Page Two [1989, Star Line]

Amy Cervini

• Famous Blue [2007, Orange Grove Jazz], B–

Jeannie and Jimmy Cheatham [1984– ]

• Basket Full of Blues [1991, Concord]
• Blues and the Boogie Masters [1993, Concord]
• The Concord Jazz Heritage Series [1984–95, Concord], B+

The Chenille Sisters

• w/James Daopgny: Watcha Gonna Swing Tonight? [1992, Red House], B

Yoon Sun Choi

• w/Jacob Sacks: Imagination [2008, Yeah-Yeah], B–

Peter Cincotti (1983– )

• Peter Cincotti [2003, Concord], B+
• On the Moon [2004, Concord], B

Soesja Citroen

• Soesja Citroen Sings Thelonious Monk [1983, Timeless]
• Songs for Lovers and Losers [1996, Challenge]

Fay Claassen (1969– )

• Fay Classen Sings Two Portraits of Chet Baker [2005, Jazz 'N Pulz, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Red, Hot & Blue: The Music of Cole Porter [2007, Challenge], B–

Charmaine Clamor

• Flippin' Out [2007, FreeHam], B+(*)
• My Harana: A Filipino Serenade [2008, FreeHam], B–

Jay Clayton (1941– )

• All Out [1980, Anima]
• Live at Jazz Alley [1987, ITM Pacific], B+
• Beautiful Love [1996, Sunnyside]
• Circle Dancing [1997, Sunnyside]
• Brooklyn 2000 [2000, Sunnyside]
• The Last Concert [2002, Concord]
• The Peace of Wild Things: Singing and Saving the Poets [2008, Sunnyside], U

Dawn Clement

• Break [2007, Origin], B+(*)

Holly Cole

• Don't Smoke in Bed [1993, Manhattan]

Eric Comstock

• No One Knows [2005, Harbinger], B+

Mary Foster Conklin

• Blues for Breakfast [2004–5, Rhombus], B

Sheila Cooper

• w/Fritz Pauer: Tales of Love and Longing [2006, Panorama], B+(*)

Jerry Costanzo

• Destination Moon [2008, Semi-Quaver Jazz], B+(**)

Sunny Crownover

• Introducing Sunny and Her Joy Boys [2009, Stony Plain], B+(*)

Brian Cullman

• All Fires the Fire [2008, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Jamie Cullum

• Catching Tales [2005, Verve Forecast], C+

Harry Connick Jr. (1967– )

• When Harry Met Sally [1989, Columbia]
• Chanson du Vieux Carré [2003, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B+(**)
• Only You [2004, Columbia], B–
• Occasion: Connick on Piano 2 [2005, Marsalis Music], B
• Harry on Broadway: Act 1 [2006, Columbia, 2 CD], B
• Oh, My Nola [2006, Columbia], B+(***)

Joan Crowe

• Bird on the Wire [2005, Evensongmusic], B+

Mélanie Dahan

• La Princesse et les Croque-Notes [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Meredith D'Ambrosio (1941– )

• Little Jazz Bird [1982, Sunnyside]
• It's Your Dance [1985, Sunnyside]
• South to a Warmer Place [1989, Sunnyside]
• Love Is Not a Game [1990, Sunnyside]
• Sleep Warm [1991, Sunnyside]
• Wishing on the Moon [2004, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Dee Daniels

• Wish Me Love [1996, Mons]

Jacqui Dankworth

• As the Sun Shines Down on Me [2002, Candid]

Daria

• Feel the Rhythm [2005, Jazz 'm Up], B

Dave's True Story [1994– ]

• Sex Without Bodies [1998, Chesky]
• Nature [2005]
• Simple Twist of Fate: DTS Does Dylan [2005, BePop], B

Mon David

• Coming True [2009, Free Ham], U

Jamie Davis

• It's a Good Thing [2005, Unity Music], B+(***)
• Vibe Over Perfection [2005, Unity Music], B+(**)

Devorah Day (1958– )

• w/Dominic Duval: Standard [2004, CIMP], B–

KJ Denhert

• Dal Vivo a Umbria Jazz [2008, Motema Music], B–

Lea DeLaria

• Bulldyke in a Chinashop [1994, G Spot]
• Play It Cool [2001, Warner Brothers]
• Double Standards [2002, Telarc], B+

Sarah DeLeo

• The Nearness of You [2005, Sweet Sassy Music], B+
• I'm in Heaven Tonight [2008, Sweet Sassy Music], B

Dena DeRose

• Another World [1999, Sharp Nine]
• I Can See Clearly Now [2000, Sharp Nine]
• A Walk in the Park [2005, MaxJazz], B+

Tony DeSare

• Want You [2005, Telarc], B+
• Last First Kiss [2006, Telarc], B+(***)

Trudy Desmond ( –1999)

• Make Me Rainbows [1995, Koch]
• My One and Only [1998, Jazz Alliance]
• A Dream Come True: The Best of Trudy Desmond [1988–98, Just a Memory], B+(***)

Julie Dexter

• w/Khari Simmons: Moon Bossa [2007, Brash Music], U

Darby Dizard

• Down for You [2004, One Soul], B–

Sasha Dobson

• The Darkling Thrush [2004, Smalls], B+

Christiana Drapkin

• w/Charles Sibirsky: Songs About You [2004, Iana], B

Anne Ducros

• Piano, Piano [2004, Dreyfus], B

Ann Dyer

• Ann Dyer and the No Good Time Fairies [1995, Mr. Brown]
• Revolver: A New Spin [1999, Premonition]

Dominique Eade (1958– )

• My Resistance Is Low [1994, Accurate]
• w/Jed Wilson: Open [2004–5, Jazz Project], B+(*)

Madeline Eastman (1954– )

• Mad About Madeline! [1991, Madkat]

Kelly Eisenhour

• Seek and Find [2007, BluJazz], B+(*)

Peter Eldridge

• Fool No More [2000, Rosebud]
• Decorum [2005, www.petereldridge.com], C

Elin

• Lazy Afternoon [2004–5, Blue Toucan], B

Kurt Elling (1967– )

• Close Your Eyes [1994, Blue Note], U
• The Messenger [1996, Blue Note]
• This Time It's Love [1998, Blue Note]
• Live in Chicago [1999, Blue Note], B
• Flirting With Twilight [2001, Blue Note]
• Man in the Air [2003, Blue Note]
• Nightmoves [2007, Concord], C+

Karen Emerson

• From the Depths [2007–8, Daring Kittens], B

Sidsel Endresen (1952– )

• So I Write [1990, ECM]
• Exile [1993, ECM], B+
• Duplex Ride [1997–98, ACT]
• Out Here, in There [2001, Jazzland]

Eddie Erickson

• I'm Old-Fashioned [2007, Arbors], B+(*)

Connie Evingson

• Some Cats Know [1999, Minnehaha]

Barbara Fasano

• Written in the Stars [2005, Human Child], B+(*)

Lorraine Feather

• Such Sweet Thunder [2004, Sanctuary]

Michael Feinstein (1956– )

• Pure Gershwin [1987, Asylum]
• Isn't It Romantic [1988, Asylum]
• Nice Work If You Can Get It: Songs by the Gershwins [1996, Atlantic]

Cynthia Felton

• Afro Blue: The Music of Oscar Brown Jr. [2008, Felton Entertainment], B–

Rachelle Ferrell

• Individuality (Can I Be Me?) [2000, Capitol]

Renée Fleming (1959– )

• Haunted Heart [2005, Decca], B

Fleurine

• San Francisco [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)

Wendy Fopeano

• Raining on the Roses [2006, Outside Shore], B

Elli Fordyce (1937– )

• w/Jim Malloy: Something Still Cool [1999–2006, EF Music], B+(*)
• Sings Songs Spun of Gold [2009, Fordyce Music], U

Carol Fredette

• Everything in Time [2008, Soundbrush], B

Nnenna Freelon

• Heritage [1993, Columbia]
• Shaking Free [1996, Concord]
• Soul Call [2000, Concord]
• Blueprint of a Lady: Sketches of Billie Holiday [2005, Concord], B–

Janice Friedman (1960– )

• Swingin' for the Ride [2006, Janika Music], B+(*)

Taeko Fukao

• One Love [2007, Flat Nine], B

Champian Fulton (1985– )

• w/David Berger: Champian [2007, Such Sweet Thunder], B+(*)

Andrea Fultz (1974– )

• The German Projekt: German Songs From the Twenties & Thirties [2009, no label], B+(***)

Roberta Gambarini

• Easy to Love [2006, Now Forward]
• w/Hank Jones: You Are There [2005, Emarcy]

Melody Gardot (1985– )

• Worrisome Heart [2005–6, Verve], B+(*)

Giacomo Gates

• Luminosity [2007, Doubledave Music, CD+DVD], B+(***)

Jodi Gilbert

• Spoon 3: Seductive Sabotage [2007, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)

Marcus Goldhaber (1978– )

• The Moment After [2006, Fallen Apple], B+(*)
• Take Me Anywhere [2007, Fallen Apple], B

Della Griffin

• The Very Thought of You [1998, Savant]

Maria Guida

• Soul Eyes [2007, Larknote], B+(**)

Rigmor Gustafsson (1966– )

• Alone With You [2007, ACT], B–

Mary Cleere Haran

• There's a Small Hotel: Live at the Algonquin [1992, Columbia], B+
• Pennies from Heaven [1998, Angel], B+

Julie Hardy

• A Moment's Glance [2005, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
• The Wish [2006, World Culture Music], B–

Kelly Harland

• Long Ago and Far Away: Kelly Harland Sings Jerome Kern [2006–7, Origin], B+(**)

Terra Hazelton

• Anybody's Baby [2004, HealeyOphonic], B+(***)

Lisa Hearns

• I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good [2008, {no label}], B+(*)

Michelle Hendricks

• Carryin' On [1987, Muse]
• Me and My Shadow [1990, Muse]

Nicole Henry

• The Very Thought of You [2008, Banister], B+(*)

Nicole Herzog (1983– )

• Time Will Tell [2007, TCB], B

Cynthia Hilts

• Second Story Breeze [2008, Blond Coyote], B–

Maurice Hines

• To Nat "King" Cole With Love [2005, Arbors], A–

Diane Hoffman

• My Little French Dancer [2006, Savsomusic], B+(*)

Stevie Holland

• More Than Words Can Say [2006, 150 Music], B+(*)

Lauren Hooker

• Right Where I Belong [2006, Musical Legends], B+(***)

Diane Hubka

• Look No Further [1999, Challenge]
• You Inspire Me [2000–1, VSO Jazz]
• Goes to the Movies [2005–6, 18th & Vine], B+(*)

Susi Hyldgaard

• Something Special for You [1999, Stunt]
• Blush [2006, Enja/Justin Time], C+

Frank Jackson

• New York After Dark [2004, Kasis], B

Denise Jannah

• I Was Born in Love with You [1995, Blue Note]
• The Madness of Our Love [2000, Blue Note]

Pucci Amanda Jhones

• Sweet Dreams [1997, Cadence]

Willi Johanns

• Scattin' [1987–2002, TCB], B+(**)

Ed Johnson

• Over That Wave [2002, Cumulus]
• The Other Road [2007, Cumulus], C–

Ellen Johnson

• Too Good to Title [1993, Dead Line]
• These Days [2005, Vocal Visions], B+(**)

Mark Courtney Johnson

• Dream of Sunny Days [2008, Dreamy Jazz], U

Mimi Jones

• A New Day [2009, Hot Tone Music], U

Barb Jungr

• Bare Again [1999, ZC], B
• Chanson: The Space in Between [2000, Linn]
• Every Grain of Sand [2002, Linn]
• Love Me Tender [2005, Linn]

Lindha Kallerdahl (1972– )

• Gold [2006, ESP-Disk], C+

Nancy Kelly

• Born to Swing [2005, Amherst], B+(**)

Stacey Kent (1968– )

• The Tender Trap [1998, Candid]
• Let Yourself Go: Celebrating Fred Astaire [1999, Candid], B+
• Breakfast on the Morning Tram [2007, Blue Note], B+(***)

Rebecca Kilgore (1948– )

• I Saw Stars [1994, Arbors]
• Not a Care in the World [1995, Arbors]
• The Starlit Hour [1997, Arbors]
• Rebecca Kilgore [1998, Jump]
• Harlem Butterfly: Remembrance of Maxine Sullivan [2000, Audiophile]
• Rebecca Kilgore With the Keith Ingham Sextet [2001, Jump]
• For Lovers Only [2004, Arizona Classic Jazz Society]
• w/Dave Frishberg: Why Fight the Feeling? Songs by Frank Loesser [2007, Arbors], B+(**)

Barbara King

• Perfect Timing [2008, CCC Music Group], B

Katie King

• Harry's Fight [2007, OA2], B+(*)

Nancy King (1940– )

• Impending Bloom [1991, Justice]
• Live at Jazz Standard [2004, MaxJazz], B+(*)

Niki King

• Azure Caber [2003, Vocl]

Ilona Knopfler

• Live the Life [2005, Mack Avenue], B–

Ithamara Koorax (1965– )

• Brazilian Butterfly [2006, Irma]

Simone Kopmajer

• Romance [2005, Zoho], B+

Kathy Kosins

• Vintage [2005, Mahogany Jazz/Lightyear], B+

Sofia Koutsovitis

• Ojalá [2005, CD Baby], B+(***)

Dianne Krall (1964– )

• Steppin' Out [1993, Justin Time]
• Only Trust Your Heart [1994, GRP]
• All for You [1995, Impulse], B
• Love Scenes [1997, Impulse], A–
• When I Look in Your Eyes [1999, Impulse]
• The Look of Love [2001, Verve], B+(**)
• Live in Paris [2001, Verve]
• A Night in Paris [2001, Verve]
• The Girl in the Other Room [2004, Verve], B
• Christmas Songs [2005, Verve], B
• From This Moment On [2006, Verve], A–
• The Very Best of Diana Krall [1995–2006, Verve], B+(**)
• Quiet Nights [2009, Verve], A–

Norm Kubrin

• I Thought About You [2006, Arbors], B

Jeannette Lambert

• Sand Underfoot [2004, Jazz From Rant], B+(**)

Lou Lanza (1970– )

• Shadows and Echoes [1998, A Records]

Deborah Latz

• Lifeline [2008, June Moon Productions], B+(**)

Lisa Lauren

• My Own Twist [2001, Planet Jazz]

Jo Lawry

• I Want to Be Happy [2008, Fleurieu Music], B–

Janet Lawson (1940– )

• The Janet Lawson Quintet [1980, Inner City]
• Dreams Can Be [1983, Omnisound]

Jennifer Lee

• Quiet Joy [2008, SBE], B

Ranee Lee

• Just You, Just Me [2005, Justin Time]

Tom Lellis (1946– )

• Double Entendre [1991, Beamtide]
• Avenue of the Americas [2004–5, Beamtime], C
• w/Toninho Horta: Tonight [2008, Adventure Music], B–
• Skylark [2009, Adventure Music], U

Jamie Leonhart

• The Truth About Suffering [2008, Sunnyside], B

Kerry Linder

• Sail Away With Me [2004, Blue Toucan], B+

Jeannette Lindström (1971– )

• Another Country [1995, Caprice]
• I Saw You [1997, Caprice]

Ava Logan

• So Many Stars [2006–7, Diva Vet Music], B

Amy London

• When I Look in Your Eyes [2005, Motéma], B+(**)

Francine Luce

• Bò Kay La Vi-a [1996, Ogun]

Jon Lucien (1942–2007)

• Sweet Control: The Best of Jon Lucien [(1999), Razor & Tie]

Carmen Lundy (1954– )

• Self Portrait [1994, JVC]
• Jazz and the New Songbook: Live at the Madrid [2005, Afrasia Productions, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Come Home [2007, Afrasia], B+(*)

Pamela Luss

• There's Something About You I Don't Know [2006, Savant], B+(**)

Machan

• Motion of Love [2007, Nu Groove], B+(*)

Monica Mancini

• Dreams of Johnny Mercer [2000, Concord]

Vanessa Mackness

• Respiritus [1994, Incus]

Kevin Mahogany (1958– )

• Songs and Moments [1994, Enja]
• You Got What It Takes [1995, Enja]
• Kevin Mahogany [1996, Warner Brothers], B
• Another Time, Another Place [1997, Warner Brothers], B+
• My Romance [1998, Warner Brothers], B+

Manhattan Transfer [1969– ]

• Mecca for Moderns [1981, Atlantic]
• Vocalese [1985, Atlantic]
• The Very Best of Manhattan Transfer [1975–87, Rhino], C+
• The Anthology: Down in Birdland [(1992), Rhino, 2 CD]
• Swing [1997, Atlantic]
• Vibrate [2004, Telarc], C

Nancy Marano

• You're Nearer [2004, Munich], B

Kitty Margolis (1955– )

• Live at the Jazz Workshop [1989, Madkat]
• Evolution [1993, Madkat]

Marguerite Mariama

• Wild Women Never Get the Blues [2006, PowerLight Media], B+(*)

René Marie (1955– )

• How Can I Keep From Singing? [2000, MaxJazz]
• Vertigo [2001, MaxJazz]
• Live at Jazz Standard [2002, MaxJazz], B+
• Serene Renegade [2004, MaxJazz], B+

Claire Martin (1967– )

• The Waiting Game [1991, Linn]
• Devil May Care [1993, Linn]
• Old Boyfriends [1994, Linn], B+
• Offbeat: Live at Ronnie Scott's Club [1995, Linn]
• Make This City Ours [1996, Linn], B
• Take My Heart [1998, Linn]
• Perfect Alibi [1999–2000, Linn]
• Every Now and Then: The Very Best of Claire Martin [1993–2000, Linn], B
• Too Darn Hot [2001, Linn]
• Secret Love [2004, Linn]
• When Lights Are Low [2005, Linn]

Rebecca Martin (1969– )

• Middlehope [2001, Fresh Sound New Talent]
• People Behave Like Ballads [2004, MaxJazz], B–
• The Growing Season [2008, Sunnyside], B

Tina May

• Jazz Piquant: N'Oublie Jamais [1998, 33 Jazz]
• One Fine Day [1999, 33 Jazz]
• I'll Take Romance [2002, Linn]

Marilyn Mazur (1955– )

• Circular Chant [1994, Storyville]
• All the Birds [2001, Stunt, 2 CD]
• w/Jan Garbarek: Elixir [2005, ECM], U

Amanda McBroom

• Dreaming [1986, Gecko]

Audra McDonald (1970– )

• Way Back to Paradise [1998, Elektra]

Bobby McFerrin (1950– )

• The Voice [1984, Elektra]
• Spontaneous Inventions [1985, Blue Note]
• The Best of Bobby McFerrin [(1985), Blue Note]
• Simple Pleasures [1988, EMI-Manhattan], C

Kate McGarry

• Easy to Love [1992, Vital]
• Mercy Streets [2005, Palmetto], B
• The Target [2007, Palmetto], B–
• If Less Is More . . . Nothing Is Everything [2007, Palmetto], C

Nellie McKay (1984– )

• Get Away From Me [2004, Columbia, 2 CD], B+
• Pretty Little Head [2006, Hungry Mouse]
• Obligatory Villagers [2007, Hungry Mouse], B+(**)

Robin McKelle

• Modern Antique [2007, Cheap Lullaby], B–

Chris McNulty

• Dance Delicioso [2005, Elefant Dreams], B

Jean Meike

• On My Way [2000, Gypsy Wind]

Susie Meissner

• I'll Remember April [2008, Lydian Jazz], B–

The Mighty Echoes [2000– ]

• Doo Wop Til You Drop [2003, Brooklyn International], C+

Brian Stokes Mitchell (1958– )

• Brian Stokes Mitchell [2000–6, Playbill/Legacy], B

Jessica Molaskey

• A Kiss to Build a Dream On [2008, Arbors], B

Jane Monheit (1977– )

• Never Never Land [2000, N-Coded Music]
• In the Sun [2002, N-Coded Music], C
• Taking a Chance on Love [2004, Epic]
• Surrender [2007, Concord], B–

Térez Montcalm

• Voodoo [2005, Marquis], B+(**)

Barbara Montgomery (1948– )

• Little Sunflower [2002, Mr. Bean and Bumpy], B+
• Trinity [2005, Mr. Bean and Bumpy], B

Moss

• Moss [2008, Sunnyside], C+

David Moss (1949– )

• Full House [1984, Moers]

Nanette Natal

• Stairway to the Stars [1990, Benyo Music]
• It's Only a Tune [2004, Benyo Music], B+
• I Must Be Dreaming [2005–7, Benyo Music], B+(***)

New York Voices [1989– ]

• New York Voices [1989, GRP]
• A Day Like This [2007, MCG Jazz], C–

Judy Niemack (1954– )

• Long as You're Living [1990, Freelance]
• Heart's Desire [1991, Stash], B+
• Mingus, Monk and Mal [1995, Freelance]
• Night and the Music [1996, Freelance]
• About Time [2003, Sony]
• Blue Nights [2007, BluJazz], B+(**)

Caecilie Norby (1965– )

• Caecilie Norby [1994, Blue Note], B
• My Corner of the Sky [1996, Blue Note]

Margie Notte

• Just You, Just Me & Friends: Live at Cecil's [2008, Gnote], B+(**)

Judith Owen

• Happy This Way [2006, Couragette], C+
• Mopping Up Karma [2008, Couragette], B–

Kat Parra

• Birds in Flight [2006, JazzMa], B
• Azucar de Amor [2008, Patois], B

Nicki Parrott

• w/Rossano Sportiello: People Will Say We're in Love [2006, Arbors], B+(**)

Joanna Pascale

• Through My Eyes [2008, Stiletto], B+(**)

Alessandra Patrucco

• Circus: Circus [2006, ICP], B

Perez

• It's Happenin' [2007, Zoho], B+(**)

Madeleine Peyroux (1973– )

• Dreamland [1996, Atlantic], B+(**)
• Careless Love [2004, Rounder], B
• Half the Perfect World [2006, Rounder], B+(*)
• Bare Bones [2009, Rounder], B+(**)

Anne Phillips

• Ballet Time [2008, Conawago], B

Suzanne Pittson

• Blues and the Abstract Truth [1992, Vineland]

Jonathan Poretz

• A Lot of Livin' to Do [2006, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(**)

The Puppini Sisters

• Betcha Bottom Dollar [2005–6, Verve], B+(*)
• The Rise & Fall of Ruby Woo [2008, Verve], B

Pam Purvis

• I Had a Ball! [2007, Progressive Winds], B

Quintetto Vocale Italiano

• Le Pause del Silenzio: Freedom Jazz Dance [1992, Soul Note]

Shaynee Rainbolt

• At Home [2005, 33 Jazz], B+(*)

The Real Group [1987– ]

• Unreal! [1991, Passport]

Ed Reed

• Sings Love Stories [2006, Blue Shorts], B
• The Song Is You [2007, Blue Shorts], B+(**)

Dianne Reeves (1956– )

• I Remember [1988, Blue Note]
• Quiet After the Storm [1994, Blue Note]
• The Grand Encounter [1996, Capitol]
• In the Moment [2000, Blue Note]
• A Little Moonlight [2003, Blue Note], B+
• Christmas Time Is Here [2004, Blue Note], B–
• Good Night, and Good Luck [2005, Concord], A–
• When You Know [2008, Blue Note], B–

Hanna Richardson

• w/Phil Flanigan: Simply . . . With Spirit! [2005, Arbors], B+

Sherri Roberts

• Twilight World [1996, Brownstone]

Louise Rogers

• w/Rick Strong: Bass-ically Speaking [2005, Rilo], B+
• Come Ready and See Me [2007, Rilo], B+(*)

Meryl Romer (1951– )

• So Sure [2008, Lady Pearl Music], B+(**)

Barbara Rosene

• Deep Night [2001, Stomp Off]
• Ev'rything's Made for Love [2004, Stomp Off]
• All My Life [2005, Azica]
• It Was Only a Sun Shower [2007, Stomp Off], B+(**)

Alison Ruble

• This Is a Bird [2008, Origin], B

Cymin Samawatie (1976– )

• Cyminology: Bemun [2007, Challenge], B
• Cyminology: As Ney [2008, ECM], B

Jody Sandhaus

• A Fine Spring Morning [2004, CAP], B

Tony Sandler and Ralph Young

• Spotlight on Sandler and Young [(1995), Capitol]

Marit Sandvik (1956– )

• Song, Fall Soft [1995, Taurus]

Venissa Santi (1978– )

• Bienvenida [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)

Daniela Schächter

• Purple Butterfly [2008, CDBaby], B+(*)

Helen Schneider (1952– )

• Dream a Little Dream [2008, Edel], B+(**)

Diane Schuur (1953– )

• Diane Schuur and the Count Basie Orchestra [1987, GRP]
• Love Songs [1993, GRP]
• The Very Best of Diane Schuur [(1997), GRP]
• Friends for Schuur [2000, Concord Jazz]
• Some Other Time [2008, Concord], B+(**)

Marilyn Scott (1949– )

• Nightcap [2004, Prana Entertainment]

Janet Seidel

• The Way You Wear Your Hat [1998, La Brava, 2 CD]
• Don't Smoke in Bed [2002, La Brava]

Frank Senior

• Listening in the Dark [2007, Smalls], B+(**)

Kendra Shank (1958– )

• A Spirit Free: Abbey Lincoln Songbook [2005, Challenge], B+(*)
• Mosaic [2008, Challenge], B

Jan Shapiro (1959– )

• Back to Basics [2006, CD Baby], B+(*)

Linda Sharrock (1947– )

• w/Eric Watson: Listen to the Night [1994, Owl/Sunnyside], B+(**)

William Shatner (1931– )

• Transformed Man [1968, Varese Sarabande]
• Has Been [2004, Shout Factory], B

Ian Shaw (1962– )

• w/Cedar Walton: In a New York Minute [1998, Milestone], B+

Marlena Shaw (1942– )

• Go Away Little Boy: The Sass and Soul of Marlena Shaw [(1999), Sony]

Daryl Sherman

• Celebrating Mildred Bailey and Red Norvo [1996, Audiophile]
• w/Dave McKenna: Jubilee [2000, Arbors]
• Guess Who's in Town [2006, Arbors], B+(*)

Rebecca Shrimpton

• w/Eric Hofbauer: Madman's Moon [2005, CNM], B–

Janis Siegel (1952– )

• Tender Trap [1999, Monarch]
• A Thousand Beautiful Things [1996, Blue Note], B

Judi Silvano

• Let Yourself Go [2004, Zoho], B+
• Women's Work: Live at Sweet Rhythm NYC [2006, JSL], B+(*)
• Cleome: Live Takes [2008, JSL], B–

Slammin

• All-Body Band [2003–4, Crosspulse], B

Lavay Smith

• One Hour Mama [1996, Fat Note]
• Everybody's Talkin' Bout Miss Thing [2000, Fat Note], B+

Lisa Sokolov

• Angel Rodeo [1993, Laughing Horse]
• Lazy Afternoon [1999, Laughing Horse]
• Presence [2002, Laughing Horse], A–
• A Quiet Thing [2008, Laughing Horse], A–

Golda Solomon

• First Set [2002, JazzJaunts, EP], B+(**)
• Word Riffs [2006, JazzHaunts], B+(**)

Tessa Souter

• Obsession [2009, Motéma Music], U

Luciana Souza

• Brazilian Duos [2001, Sunnyside], B+
• North and South [2003, Sunnyside]
• Duos II [2005, Sunnyside], B+

Esperanza Spalding (1984– )

• Junjo [2005, Ayva], B+(*)
• Esperanza [2008, Heads Up], B+(*)

Cinzia Spata

• 93–03 [2005, Azzurra Music], B+

Mary Stallings

• I Waited for You [1994, Concord]
• Manhattan Moods [1996, Concord]
• Live at the Village Vanguard [2001, MaxJazz]
• Remember Love [2004, Half Note], A–

Curtis Stigers (1965– )

• I Think It's Going to Rain Today [2005, Concord], B
• Real Emotional [2007, Concord], B+(*)

Jane Stuart

• Beginning to See the Light [2006, Jane Stuart Music], B

Melissa Stylianou

• Sliding Down [2006, Festival], B

Tierney Sutton (1963– )

• Introducing Tierney Sutton [1998, Challenge]
• Blue in Green [2001, Telarc]
• Something Cool [2002, Telarc], B+(*)
• Dancing in the Dark [2004, Telarc], B–
• I'm With the Band [2005, Telarc], B
• On the Other Side [2006, Telarc], A–
• Desire [2008, Telarc], B+(*)

Christine Tobin

• House of Women [1998, Babel]

Viktoria Tolstoy (1974– )

• Blame It on My Youth [2001, Kaza/EMI]
• My Russian Soul [2008, ACT], B–

Tuck and Patti [1988– ]

• Tears of Joy [1988, Windham Hill]
• The Best of Tuck and Patti [1988–91, Windham Hill]
• Paradise Found [1998, Windham Hill], B–

John Vance

• Dreamsville [2007, Erawan], B+(*)

Ramana Vieira

• Lágrimas de Rainha / Tears of a Queen [2008, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(*)

Marlene Ver Planck

• Meets Saxomania in Paris [1993–94, Audiophile]
• Live! in London [1993, Audiophile]

Fay Victor

• In My Own Room [1997–98, Timeless]
• Darker Than Blue [2001, Timeless]
• Lazy Old Sun [2004, Green Ave]
• Cartwheels Through the Cosmos [2006, ArtistShare], A–

Roseanna Vitro (1954– )

• Softly [1993, Concord]
• Passion Dance [1994–95, Telarc]
• Catchin' Some Rays: The Music of Ray Charles [1997, Telarc], A–
• Live at the Kennedy Center [2005, Challenge], B
• Delirium Blues Project: Serve or Suffer [2007, Half Note], B

Hope Waits

• Hope Waits [2007, Radarproof], B+(*)

Alexa Weber Morales

• Vagabundeo / Wanderings [2007, Patois], B

Shea Breaux Wells

• A Blind Date [2007, Ultimate], B+(**)

Carol Welsman

• The Language of Love [2002, Savoy Jazz]

Paul West

• w/Mark Brown: Words & Music [2007, OA2], B+(**)

Kate Westbrook

• Goodbye, Pete Lorre [1991, Femme/Line]
• Cuff Clout [2001, Voiceprint]

Carla White (1951–2007)

• Mood Swings [1988, Milestone]
• Listen Here [1991, Evidence]
• The Sweetest Sounds [2000, DIW]
• A Voice in the Night [2001, Bright Moon], B+(**)

Emily Jane White

• Dark Undercoat [2009, Important], U

Lauren White

• At Last [2006, Groove Note], B–

Wesla Whitfield

• Live in San Francisco [1991, Landmark]
• My Shining Hour [1997, High Note]
• With a Song in My Heart [1999, High Note], B
• Let's Get Lost [2000, High Note]
• The Best Thing for You Would Be Me [2001, High Note]
• September Songs [2000–1, High Note]
• Livin' on Love [2005–6, High Note], B

Cassandra Wilson (1955– )

• Blue Skies [1988, JMT]
• Blue Light 'Til Dawn [1993, Blue Note], B
• New Moon Daughter [1995, Blue Note], B
• Traveling Miles [1999, Blue Note], B+
• Glamoured [2003, Blue Note]
• Thunderbird [2006, Blue Note], B
• Loverly [2007, Blue Note], A–

Mark Winkler

• Till I Get It Right [2009, Free Ham], B+(***)

Deanna Witkowski

• Length of Days [2005, ArtistShare], B

Andrea Wolper

• The Small Hours [2002, Varis One Jazz], B

Lizz Wright (1980– )

• Salt [2003, Verve], B
• Dreaming Wide Awake [2005, Verve Forecast], B

Raya Yarbrough

• Raya Yarbrough [2006, Telarc], B–

Libby York (1963– )

• Here With You [2007, Libby York Music], B+(***)

Various Artists

• Baby Loves Jazz [2006, Verve], B+(**)
• Putumayo Presents: Women of Jazz [1998–2008, Putumayo World Music], B+(*)
• Sunny Voices [(2009), Sunnyside], U