Although there are a number of exceptional voices worthy of consideration, these are the ten best female jazz vocalists of all time. ... understated, yet skilled piano playing worked quite well under her singing, particularly on her Verve recordings of the 1950s, including her excellent 1959 self-titled album. read more
Not sure about this. I keep thinking about Billie Holiday and the biography and movie about her called"The Lady Sings The Blues" and wonder if this is part of your answer. read more