From the article: Ten Classic Jazz Singers
Jazz singers have often had the most success at breaking into the realm of popular music. Here is a list of ten classic jazz singers who gave a voice to jazz, showing that it is possible to both sing and swing. Who's Your Favorite?
Jazz singers, the very best.
- Eddie Jefferson, Betty Carter, Ray Charles, Cassandra Wilson, Andy Bey.
- —Guest Gregory Norflee
Jazz Singers Addition
- Wow, you are brave trying to limit yourself to 10! I agree about Mel Torme and Tony Bennett - but also, what about the likes of Julie London (she swings at times); and Rosemary Clooney (particularly in her later phase)? These are just a couple that could be included
- —Revdek
Jazz Singers Addition
- I wanted to write in two wonderful men in my life-Mel Torme and Tony Bennett
- —Danthon1
