Jazz/Pop Vocals (2000s- ) (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 [20032004, ECM], B+(**)
- The Gift [2012, ECM], B
Melinda Nadj Abonji (1968 )
- w/Balts Nill: Verhören [2014, Intakt]
Tony Adamo
- Straight Up Deal [2007, Urban Zone], B
- Tony Adamo and the New York Crew [2015, Urban Zone], B+(***)
Kris Adams
- Longing [20122013, Jazzbird], B
Barbara Adamson
- Now Is the Time [2000, Stet]
Agachiko (1958 )
- Yes! [2013, Accurate], B+(*)
Areni Agbabian
Cyrille Aimée (1984 )
- Cyrille Aimée and the Surreal Band [2008, Harmonic Reaction], B+(*)
- It's a Good Day [2014, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Let's Get Lost [2016, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Live [2018, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- Move On: A Sondheim Adventure [2019, Mack Avenue], B
- À Fleur De Peau [20182023, Whirlwind], B+(**)
Laura Ainsworth
- Necessary Evil [2013, Eclectus], B+(*)
- New Vintage [2017, Eclectus], B+(**)
Carol Albert
- Fly Away Butterfly [2017, Cahara], B+(**)
- Stronger Now [2019, Cahara], B
Thana Alexa
- Ode to Heroes [2014, Jazz Village]
- Ona [2020, self-released], B+(**)
Dee Alexander
- Wondrous Fascination [20062007, self-released], C
- Wild Is the Wind [2009, Blujazz]
- Songs My Mother Loves [2014, Blujazz], B+(**)
Aimée Allen
- Winters and Mays [2010, Azuline Music], B+(**)
- Matter of Time [20132014, Azuline], B+(**)
Akua Allrich
- Uniquely Standard: Akua Allrich Live! [2012, self-released], B
John Ambrosini
- Songs for You [2024, self-released], B
Eliane Amherd
- Now and From Now On [2011, ELI], B+(*)
Amikaeyla
- w/Trelawny Rose: To Eva, With Love: A Celebration of Eva Cassidy Live! [2011, Patois], B+(*)
- Being in Love [2012, Roots Jazz], B
Lila Ammons
- Genealogy [2019, Lila Ammons Music], B+(**)
Maria Anadon (1961 )
- A Jazzy Way [2006, Arbors], A
Bob Anderson
- Live! [2023, Jazz Hang], B+(*)
Rebecca Angel
- Santa Baby [2019, Timeless Grooves, 1], B+(***)
- For What It's Worth [2020, Timeless Grooves, 1]
- Just the Two of Us [2021, Timeless Grooves, 1]
- Love Life Choices [2021, Timeless Grooves], B+(*)
Gretje Angell
- In Any Key [2019, Grevlinto], B+(**)
Anguish
- Anguish [2018, RareNoise], B+(**)
Anjani
- Blue Alert [2006, Columbia, CD+DVD], B+(*)
Bryan Anthony
- w/Gary Norian Trio: A Night Like This [2011, Mercator Media], B+(**)
E.J. Antonio
- Rituals in the Marrow: Recipe for a Jam Session [2010, Blue Zygo], 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+
Irene Atman
- New York Rendezvous [2009, self-released], B
Grazyna Auguscik
- Inspired by Lotoslawski [2013, Fortune], B+(*)
Tiffany Austin
- Nothing but Soul [2015, Con Alma], B
- Unbroken [2018, Con Alma], B+(*)
Lisa B
- What's New Pussycat? Tunes and Tales About Cool Cats [2006, Piece of Pie], C
Kevin Bachelder (1972 )
- w/Jason Lee Bruns: Cherry Avenue [2015, Panout Music Group], B
Danny Bacher
- Still Happy [2018, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
Carol Bach-Y-Rita
- Minha Casa / My House [2016, self-released], B+(**)
Priscilla Badhwar
- Mademoiselle [2014, self-released, EP], B+(**)
Jeff Baker
- Baker Sings Chet [2003, OA2]
- Shopping for Your Heart [2006, OA2], B
- Of Things Not Seen [20062007, OA2], B
- Phrases [2017, OA2], B
Kate Baker
- w/Vic Juris: Return to Shore: The Duo Sessions [2019, Strikezone], B+(***)
Yaala Ballin (1983 )
- Travlin' Alone [2009, Smalls], B+(**)
- On the Road [2010, Gallery], A
- Sings Irving Berlin [2021, SteepleChase LookOut], B+(***)
Barbara Balzan
- Tender Awakening [2004, TCB], B
Heather Bambrick (1971 )
- You'll Never Know [2016, self-released], B+(**)
Annie Bandez
- w/Paul Wallfisch: When Good Things Happen to Bad Pianos [2007, Durtro Jnana], B+(**)
Matt Barber
- The Song Is You [2023, MB], B+(*)
Danny Barrett
- Indian Summer [2004, Danny Barrett], B
Al Basile (1948 )
- The Tinge [2007, Sweetspot], B+(**)
- Soul Blue 7 [2009, Sweetspot], B+(**)
- Swing n' Strings [2013, Sweetspot], B+(**)
Offiong Bassey
- Offiong Bassey [2013, Moonlit Media Group], B+(*)
The Baylor Project
- Generations [2021, Be a Light], B+(***)
- The Evening: Live at Apparatus [2022, Be a Light], B+(**)
Nicolas Bearde
- Live at Yoshi's: A Salute to Lou [2007, Right Groove], B+(*)
- Invitation [2015, Right Groove], B+(*)
Perry Beekman
- So in Love: Perry Beekman Sings and Plays Cole Porter [2013, self-released], B+(*)
- Bewitched: Perrky Beekman Sings and Plays Rodgers and Hart [2014, self-released]
- S'Wonderful: Perry Beekman Sings and Plays Gershwin [2015, self-released], B
Benny Benack III
- A Lot of Livin' to Do [2019, La Reserve], B+(**)
- Third Time's the Charm [2023, La Reserve/Bandstand Presents], B+(**)
Heather Bennett
- Lazy Afternoon [2018, Summit], B
Sylvia Bennett
- Songs From the Heart [2007, Out of Sight Music], B+(**)
- Sonrie [2011, Out of Sight Music], B+(*)
Kristin Berardi
- The Light and the Dark [2019, Earshift Music], B+(*)
Alan Bergman
- Lyrically, Alan Bergman [2007, Verve], B
Judith Berkson
- Lu-Lu [2006, Peacock], C+
- Oylam [2009, ECM], B+(**)
Mili Bermejo
- w/Dan Greenspan: Arte Del Duo [2016, Ediciones Pentagrama], B+(***)
Sarah Bernadette
- Sad Poems on My Phone [2023, Blujazz, EP], B
Natalia Bernal
- w/Mike Eckroth, Jason Ennis: La Voz de Tres [2010, Jota Sete], B+(*)
Camille Bertault (1986 )
- w/David Helbock: Playground [2021, ACT], B+(**)
Robin Bessier
- Other Side of Forever [2013, self-released], B+(**)
Raoul Bhaneja
- Blue Standard: A Good Thing [2018, Big Time], B
Gianni Bianchini
- Type I [2016, self-released], B+(**)
June Bisantz
- It's Always You: June Bisantz Sings Chet Baker Vol. 2 [2015, self-released], B+(*)
Ben Black
- Remembered Faces / Private Places [2000, Origin]
- Myster and Wonder [2007, Origin], B+(**)
Bruna Black
- w/John Finbury: Vã Revelação [2024, Green Flash], B+(**)
Karen Blixt
- Spin This [2006, Hi-Fli], B+(**)
Erin Bode
- Don't Take Your Time [2004, Maxjazz], B+
Erin Boheme (1987 )
- What Love Is [2006, Concord], B
- What a Life [2012, Heads Up], B+(*)
Anna Borges
- w/Bill Ward: Receita de Samba [2012, Brasil], B
Theresia Bothe
- w/Peter Croton: I'll Sing a Song for You [2008, Zah Zah], B
Joe Bourne
- Upbeat and Sweet [2016, Summit], C
Ron Boustead (1951 )
- Mosaic [2013, self-released], C+
Bouvier
- Blachant [2022, Renewell], B+(***)
Bowmanville
- Bowmanville [2023, StonEagleMusic], B+(**)
Kaylé Brecher
- Spirals and Lines [2012, Penchant Four], B+(***)
Melody Breyer-Grell
- The Right Time [2004, Blujazz]
- Fascinatin' Rhythms: Singing Gershwin [2008, Rhombus], B+(*)
Wilford Brimley (1934 )
- Wilford Brimley With the Jeff Hamilton Trio [2012, Capri], B+(*)
Chloe Brisson (1994 )
- Blame It on My Youth [2011, self-released], B+(*)
Sarah Brooks
- Under the Bones of the Great Blue Whale [2006, Whaling City Sound], B
Sam Broverman
- A Jewish Boy's Christmas [2018, Brovermusic], B
Katerina Brown
- Mirror [2019, Mellowtone Music], B
Michael Bublé (1975 )
- Call Me Irresponsible [2007, Reprise]
- Crazy Love [2009, 143/Reprise], B+(*)
Maureen Budway (19632015)
- Sweet Candor [2014, MCG Jazz], B+(**)
Sarah Buechi (1981 )
- Flying Letters [2013, Intakt], B+(*)
- Shadow Garden [2015, Intakt], B+(***)
- Contradiction of Happiness [2017, Intakt], B+(*)
- w/Contradiction of Happiness & Jena Philharmonic: The Paintress [2020, Intakt], A
- w/Franz Hellmueller, Rafael Jerjen: Moon Trail [2021, Intakt], 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
- Freak Miracle [2009, Innova], B+(*)
- The Katie Bull Group Project: All Hot Bodies Radiate [2013, Ashokan Indie], B+(***)
Anne Burnell
- w/Mark Burnell: This Could Be the Start of Something Big [2024, Spectrum Music], U
Alison Burns
- w/Martin Taylor: 1: AM [2008, P3 Music], B+(***)
James Byfield
- Blind Lemon Jazz: After Hours: New Pages in the American Songbook [2019, Ofeh], B+(*)
David Caceres (1967 )
- David Caceres [2010, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Roger Cairns (1946 )
- w/Gary Fukushima: The Dream of Olwen [2010, AHP], B+(*)
Carter Calvert
- Carter Calvert and the Roger Cohen Trio [2012, self-released], B+(*)
Michael Camacho
- Just for You [20032004, Just Found], B
Masha Campagne
- Like Water, Like Air [2012, Impetus], B+(*)
Peter Campbell
- Loving You: Celebrating Shirley Horn [2016, self-released], B+(**)
- Old Flames Never Die [2020, self-released], B+(*)
Carme Canela
- w/Lluis Vidal: Univers Miles [2002, Fresh Sound New Talent], B
Marialuisa Capurso
- w/Jean-Marc Foussat: En Respirant [2016, Fou], B
Gunhild Carling (1975 )
- Good Evening Cats! [2022, Jazz Art], B+(***)
- Jazz Is My Lifestyle! [2024, Jazz Art], B+(***)
Amanda Carr
- Soon [2007, OMS], B+(**)
- w/Kenny Hadley: Common Thread [2009, OMS], B
Malonie Carre
- Forever [2014, self-released], B
Azure Carter
Lynn Cassiers (1984 )
- Imaginary Band [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- Yun [2019, Clean Feed], B
Rachel Caswell
- Caswell Sisters: Alive in the Singing Air [2012, Turtle Ridge], B
The Catz in the Hatz
- Resilience [2006, Rhombus], C+
Erich Cawalla
- The Great American Songbook [2022, BluJazz], B
Cecily Kate
- Standards [2012, self-released], B
Raquel Cepeda
- I'm Confessin' [2012, Peonia Music], B+(*)
Amy Cervini
- Famous Blue [2007, Orange Grove Jazz], B
Chaise Lounge
- Symphony Lounge [2010, Big Round], B+(***)
- Dot Dot Dot [2013, Modern Songbook], B+(**)
- A Very Chaise Lounge Christmas [2015, Modern Songbook], B+(*)
- Gin Fizz Fandango [2015, Modern Songbook], B+(***)
Dheepa Chari
- Patchwork [2015, self-released], B
Charito
- w/Michel Legrand: Watch What Happens [2008, CT Music], B
Melanie Charles
- Y'All Don't (Really) Care About Black Women [2021, Verve], B+(***)
Sarah Elizabeth Charles
- Blank Canvas [2022, Stretch/Ropeadope], B+(*)
Rondi Charleston
- Who Knows Where the Time Goes [2010, Motema], B
Annie Chen
- Annie Chen Octet: Secret Treetop [2018, Shanghai Audio & Video], B
- Guardians [2023, JZ Music], B
Audrey Chen (1976 )
- w/Robert van Heumen: Abattoir [20082009, Evil Rabbit], B+(*)
Liz Childs
- Take Flight [2009, self-released], B+(*)
Yoon Sun Choi
- w/Jacob Sacks: Imagination [2008, Yeah-Yeah], B
Retta Christie (1959 )
- w/David Evans, Dave Frishberg: With David Evans and Dave Frishberg, Volume 2 [2009, Retta], B+(**)
Peter Cincotti (1983 )
- Peter Cincotti [2003, Concord], B+
- On the Moon [2004, Concord], B
Fay Claassen (1969 )
- Fay Claassen Sings Two Portraits of Chet Baker [2005, Jazz 'N Pulz, 2 CD], B+(*)
- Red, Hot & Blue: The Music of Cole Porter [2007, Challenge], B
- w/WDR Big Band Cologne: Sing! [2009, Challenge], B
Charmaine Clamor
- Flippin' Out [2007, FreeHam], B+(*)
- My Harana: A Filipino Serenade [2008, FreeHam], B
Dawn Clement
- Break [2007, Origin], B+(*)
- Tandem [2017, Origin], B+(*)
- w/Steve Kovalcheck, Jon Hamar: Dawn Clement / Steve Kovalcheck / Jon Hamar Trio [2021, self-released], B+(*)
Alexis Cole (1976 )
- The Greatest Gift: Songs of the Season [2009, Motema], C+
- Someday My Prince Will Come [2010, Venus Jazz]
Jacob Collier (1994 )
- In My Room [2016, Membran], C+
Michelle Coltrane
- Awakening [2017, Blujazz], B+(**)
Eric Comstock
- No One Knows [2005, Harbinger], B+
Kevin Conlon
- In Transit [2014, Blujazz], B+(*)
Lainie Cooke
- The Music Is the Magic [2014, Onyx Music], B
Sheila Cooper
- w/Fritz Pauer: Tales of Love and Longing [2006, Panorama], B+(*)
Eva Cortés (1972 )
- Crossing Borders [2016, Origin], B+(*)
Jerry Costanzo
- Destination Moon [2008, Semi-Quaver Jazz], B+(**)
Shirley Crabbe
- Home [2011, self-released], B+(**)
Natalie Cressman (1991 )
- Unfolding [2012, self-released], B
- w/Ian Faquini: Auburn Whisper [2022, Cressman Music], B+(***)
Sandy Cressman
- Entre Amigos [2016, Cressman Music], B+(*)
Patty Cronheim (1960 )
- Days Like These [2010, Say So], B+(**)
Joan Crowe
- Bird on the Wire [2005, Evensongmusic], B+
Sunny Crownover
- Introducing Sunny and Her Joy Boys [2009, Stony Plain], B+(*)
Brian Cullman
- All Fires the Fire [2008, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Jamie Cullum (1979 )
- Pointless Nostalgic [2002, Candid]
- Catching Tales [2005, Verve Forecast], C+
- The Pursuit [2009, Verve], C
- Interlude [2014, Blue Note], B
Tom Culver
- I Remember You: Tom Culver Sings Johnny Mercer [2010, Rhombus], B+(*)
Alan Cumming (1965 )
- Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at the Cafe Carlyle [2016, Yellow Sound], B+(*)
Jason Paul Curtis
- Lovers Holiday [2012, self-released], B+(*)
- These Christmas Days [2017, self-released], B
Ori Dagan
- Less Than Three [2012, Scat Cat], C+
- Nathaniel: A Tribute to Nat King Cole [2017, Scat Cat], B
Mélanie Dahan
- La Princesse et les Croque-Notes [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Dave Damiani
- Watch What Happens [2013, Hard Knocks], B+(***)
Barbara Levy Daniels
- Love Lost and Found [2013, Bidproductions], B+(***)
Jacqui Dankworth
- As the Sun Shines Down on Me [2002, Candid]
Henry Darragh
- Tell Her for Me [2010, self-released], B+(*)
Christie Dashiell
- Journey in Black [2023, self-released], B+(**)
Mon David
- Coming True [2009, Free Ham], B
Jamie Davis
- It's a Good Thing [2005, Unity Music], B+(***)
- Vibe Over Perfection [2005, Unity Music], B+(**)
Jenny Davis
- Inside You [2009, Jenny Davis], B+(**)
Angel Bat Dawid (1980 )
- The Oracle [2019, International Anthem], B+(*)
- Angel Bat Dawid & Tha Brotherhood: Live [2019, International Anthem], B+(**)
- Hush Harbor Mixtape Vol. 1 Doxology [2021, International Anthem], B+(**)
- Requiem for Jazz [20192020, International Anthem], B
Al Day
- Last Word Quintet: Falling to Earth [20212022, Origin], B+(**)
Dennis Llewellyn Day
- Bossa, Blues and Ballads [2018, DDay Media Group], B+(*)
Devorah Day (1958 )
- w/Dominic Duval: Standard [2004, CIMP], B
Suzanne Dean
- Come to Paradise [2016, Ship's Bell Music], B
Michael Dees (1941 )
- The Dream I Dreamed [2014, Jazzed Media], B+(***)
Sarah DeLeo
- The Nearness of You [2005, Sweet Sassy Music], B+
- I'm in Heaven Tonight [2008, Sweet Sassy Music], B
KJ Denhert
- Dal Vivo a Umbria Jazz [2008, Motema Music], B
Alabaster DePlume (1981 )
- To Cy and Lee: Instrumentals Vol. 1 [2020, International Anthem], B+(**)
- Gold: Go Forward in the Courage of Your Love [2022, International Anthem], B+(**)
- Come With Fierce Grace [2023, International Anthem], B+(**)
Tony DeSare
- Want You [2005, Telarc], B+
- Last First Kiss [2006, Telarc], B+(***)
Julie Dexter
- w/Khari Simmons: Moon Bossa [2006, Brash Music], B+(*)
Tetel Di Babuya (1986 )
- Meet Tetel [2021, Arkadia], B+(**)
Laura Dickinson (1979 )
- One for My Baby: To Frank Sinatra With Love [2013, Blujazz], B+(**)
Claire Dickson (1997 )
- Scattin' Doll [20092010, NDR], B+(*)
Angelo Divino
- Love A to Z [2017, self-released], B
Darby Dizard
- Down for You [2004, One Soul], B
Do'a
- Higher Grounds [2022, Outside In Music], B+(*)
Sasha Dobson (1979 )
- The Darkling Thrush [2004, Smalls], B+
- Girl Talk [2021, self-released], B+(**)
Jack Donahue
- Parade: Live in New York City [2010, Two Maples], B
Denise Donatelli
- In the Company of Friends [2005, Jazzed Media]
- What Lies Within [2008, Savant]
- When Lights Are Low [2010, Savant], B
- Soul Shadows [2012, Savant], B
Roberta Donnay (1966 )
- What's Your Story [2006, Pacific Coast Jazz]
- A Little Sugar [2013, Motéma Music], B+(*)
- Bathtub Gin [2015, Motéma Music], B+(*)
- w/The Prohibition Mob Band: My Heart Belongs to Satchmo [2018, Blujazz], B+(**)
Paulette Dozier
- In Walked You [2012, PF&E], B+(*)
Christiana Drapkin
- w/Charles Sibirsky: Songs About You [2004, Iana], B
Dr. Kay and His Interstellar Tone Scientists
- The Search for True Happiness [2013, Bangles], B
Duchess
- Duchess [2015, Anzic], B+(**)
- Laughing at Life [2017, Anzic], B+(*)
Véronique Dubois
- w/François Carrier: Being With [2010, Leo], B
Anne Ducros
- Piano, Piano [2004, Dreyfus], B
Rebecca DuMaine
- Happy Madness [2016, Summit], B
- w/The Dave Miller Combo: Chez Nous [2018, Summit], B+(**)
- Someday, Someday [2020, Summit], B+(*)
Beth Duncan (1952 )
- I'm All Yours [2020, Saccat], B
Peggy Duquesnel
- Summertime Lullaby [2009, Joyspring Music], B
Sharman Duran
- Questioning Reality [2019, self-released], B+(**)
Rosana Eckert
- Sailing Home [2018, OA2], B
Rachel Eckroth
- Let Go [2013, Virgo Sun], B
Kat Edmonson (1983 )
- Old Fashioned Gal [2018, MRI], B+(*)
Ellen Edwards
- A New York Session [2019, Stonefire Music, EP], B
Sinne Eeg (1977 )
- Dreams [2017, ArtistShare], B+(**)
Jake Ehrenreich
- A Treasury of Jewish Christmas Songs [2017, self-released], B+(*)
Kelly Eisenhour
- Seek and Find [2007, BluJazz], B+(*)
- I Just Found Out About Love [2022, BluJazz], B+(**)
Peter Eldridge
- Fool No More [2000, Rosebud]
- Decorum [2005, Rosebud], C
- Mad Heaven [2010, Palmetto], B
- w/Kenny Werner: Somewhere [2019, Rosebud Music], C
The Element Choir
- At Rosedale United [2009, Barnyard], B
Elin
- Lazy Afternoon [20042005, Blue Toucan], B
Marty Elkins
- Walkin' by the River [2015, Nagel Heyer], B+(***)
Karen Emerson
- From the Depths [20072008, Daring Kittens], B
Moy Eng
- w/Wayne Wallace: The Blue Hour [2018, Patois], B
Eddie Erickson
- I'm Old-Fashioned [2007, Arbors], B+(*)
Anna Estrada
- Obsesión [2009, Feral Flight], B+(**)
- Volando [2012, Feral Flight], B+(*)
Kellylee Evans
- Fight or Flight [2006, Enliven Media]
- Nina [2010, Plus Loin Music], B
Fred Farell
- Distant Song [2016, Whaling City Sound], B+(*)
Barbara Fasano
- Written in the Stars [2005, Human Child], B+(*)
Cynthia Felton
- Afro Blue: The Music of Oscar Brown Jr. [2008, Felton Entertainment], B
- Come Sunday: The Music of Duke Ellington [2010, Felton Entertainment], B
- Freedom Jazz Dance [2012, Felton Entertainment], B
Vanessa Fernandez
- w/Steve Wright: Unsung [2009, New Market Music], B
Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti
- w/Frank Rosaly: Mestizk [2023, International Anthem], B+(***)
Lisa Ferraro
- Serenading the Moon [2013, Pranavasonic Universal], B+(***)
Rachelle Ferrell
- Individuality (Can I Be Me?) [2000, Capitol]
Violeta Ferrer
- w/Raymond Boni: Federico García Lorca [2013, Fou], B+(*)
Delia Fischer
- Beyond Bossa [2024, Origin], B+(***)
Cheryl Fisher
- Quietly There [2015, OA2], B+(**)
Carolyn Fitzhugh
- Living in Peace [2018, Iyouwe], B
Renée Fleming (1959 )
- Haunted Heart [2005, Decca], B
Fleurine (1969 )
- San Francisco [2007, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Brazilian Dream [2018, Pure Imagination/Sunnyside], B+(**)
Wendy Fopeano
- Raining on the Roses [2006, Outside Shore], B
Lisa Forkish
- Bridges [2012, self-released], B+(*)
Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari
- LEF: Hypersomniac [2017, RareNoise], B
Olivia Foschi
- Perennial Dreamer [2012, self-released], B+(***)
Calabria Foti
- Prelude to a Kiss [2019, Moco], B
David Francis
- Sings Songs of the Twenties [2022, Blujazz, EP], B
Eric Frazier
- That Place Featuring "Return of the Panther Woman" [2024, EFP Productions], B+(***)
Carol Fredette
- Everything in Time [2008, Soundbrush], B
- No Sad Songs for Me [2012, Soundbrush], B+(**)
Danny Freyer
- Must Be Love [2014, Blue Bend], B
Janice Friedman (1960 )
- Swingin' for the Ride [2006, Janika Music], B+(*)
- Live at Kitano [2011, CAP], B+(*)
Oleg Frish
- Duets With My American Idols [2014, Time Out Media], B+(***)
Taeko Fukao
- One Love [2007, Flat Nine], B
Champian Fulton (1985 )
- w/David Berger: Champian [2007, Such Sweet Thunder], B+(*)
- w/Scott Hamilton: The Things We Did Last Summer [2017, Blau], B+(*)
- Meet Me at Birdland [2022, Champian], B+(**)
- Jazz at the Ballroom: Flying High: Big Band Canaries Who Soared [2024, Jazz at the Ballroom], B+(***)
Andrea Fultz (1974 )
- The German Projekt: German Songs From the Twenties & Thirties [2009, self-released], A
Charlie Gabriel (1932 )
- Eighty Nine [2022, Sub Pop], B+(***)
Roberta Gambarini
- Easy to Love [2006, Now Forward]
- w/Hank Jones: You Are There [2005, Emarcy], B+(***)
- So in Love [2009, Emarcy], B+(*)
Runhild Gammelsæter (1976 )
- w/Lasse Marhaug: Higgs Boson [2022, Ideologic Organ], B+(*)
José Garcia
- Songs for a Lifetime: Live [2012, José Garcia Music], B
Hillary Gardner
- w/Ehud Asherie: The Late Set [2017, Anzic], B+(*)
- On the Trial With the Lonesome Pines [2024, Anzic], B+(*)
Melody Gardot (1985 )
- Worrisome Heart [20052006, Verve], B+(*)
- My One and Only Thrill [2009, Verve], B+(*)
- Sunset in the Blue [2020, Decca], B
Ben LaMar Gay
- w/Edinho Gerber: Benjamin E Edinho [20112013, International Anthem, EP], B+(*)
- 500 Chains [20132014, International Anthem], B+(***)
- Grapes [20132014, International Anthem], B+(*)
- Downtown Castles Can Never Block the Sun [20102018, International Anthem], B+(**)
- Confetti in the Sky Like Fireworks [This Is Bate Bola OST] [2018, International Anthem], B
- Freddie Douggie: Live on Juneteenth [2019, International Anthem], B+(*)
- Open Arms to Open Us [2021, International Anthem], B+(*)
- Certain Reveries [2022, International Anthem], B+(***)
Sara Gazarek
- w/Josh Nelson: Dream in the Blue [2015, Steel Bird], B
Annette Genovese
- Dreams With Me [2013, self-released], B+(*)
Sue Anne Gershenzon
- You Must Believe in Spring [2020, self-released], B
Naama Gheber (1991 )
- Dearly Beloved [2019, Cellar Music], B+(**)
Polly Gibbons
- Many Face of Love [2014, Resonance, CD+DVD], B+(*)
- All I Can Do [2019, Resonance], B
Jodi Gilbert
- Spoon 3: Seductive Sabotage [2007, Evil Rabbit], B+(**)
Hannah Gill
- Everybody Loves a Lover [2023, Turtle Bay], B+(***)
Elena Gilliam
- w/Michael Le Van: Then Another Turns [2019, Blujazz], B+(***)
Marcus Goldhaber (1978 )
- The Moment After [2006, Fallen Apple], B+(*)
- Take Me Anywhere [2007, Fallen Apple], B
Vanisha Gould
- w/Chris McCarthy: Life's a Gig [2022, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
Alyssa Graham
María Grand (1992 )
- Magdalena [2018, Biophilia], B+(**)
- Reciprocity [2020, Biophilia], B+(***)
- w/Marta Sánchez: Anohin [2024, Biophilia], B+(*)
Joyce Grant
- Surrounded by Blue [2019, Craftedair/Blujazz], B
Maria Guida
- Soul Eyes [2007, Larknote], B+(**)
Rigmor Gustafsson (1966 )
- Alone With You [2007, ACT], B
Katie Guthorn
- Why Not Smile? [2012, self-released], B
Lua Hadar
- Like a Bridge [2012, Bellalua], C
Tianna Hall
- Never Let Me Go [2011, Blue Bamboo Music], B
- Two for the Road [2012, Mighty Pretty], 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 [20062007, Origin], B+(**)
Nancy Harms
- Dreams in Apartments [2012, Gazelle], B+(*)
- Ellington at Night [2016, Gazelle], B+(**)
Roderick Harper
- Evolving [2020, R.H.M. Entertainment], B+(*)
Kevin Harris
- Kevin Harris & the Solution: Jazz Gumbo [2023, Blujazz], B
Laura Harrison
- Now . . . . Here [2010, 59 Steps], B+(**)
Jo Harrop
- The Heart Wants [2021, Lateralize], B+(**)
- The Path of a Tear [2024, Lateralize], B+(***)
Terra Hazelton
- Anybody's Baby [2004, HealeyOphonic], B+(***)
Dale Head
- Swing Straight Up [2015, Blujazz], B
Lisa Hearns
- I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good [2008, self-released], B+(*)
Ted Hefko
- If I Walked on Water [2012, Onager], B+(**)
Lauren Henderson (1986 )
- A La Madrugada [2015, self-released], B+(**)
- Ármame [2016, Brontosaurus], B+(*)
- Conjuring [2023, Brontosaurus], B+(***)
Nicole Henry
- The Very Thought of You [2008, Banister], B+(*)
Sylvia Herold
- The Spider and the Fly [2012, Tuxedo], B
Maggie Herron
- Good Thing [2014, self-released], B+(**)
Nicole Herzog (1983 )
- Time Will Tell [2007, TCB], B
Ira Hill
- Tomorrow [2015, self-released], C
Cynthia Hilts
- Second Story Breeze [2008, Blond Coyote], B
- Lyric Fury [2014, Blond Coyote], B+(*)
Maurice Hines
- To Nat "King" Cole With Love [2005, Arbors], A
Hobson's Choice
- Of the Waves [2011, Barnyard], B
Diane Hoffman
- My Little French Dancer [2006, Savsomusic], B+(*)
Stevie Holland
- More Than Words Can Say [2006, 150 Music], B+(*)
Molly Holm
- Permission [2012, Rinny Zin], B+(*)
Lauren Hooker
- Right Where I Belong [2006, Musical Legends], B+(***)
- Life of the Music [2010, Miles High], B
Jazzmeia Horn (1991 )
- A Social Call [2017, Prestige], B+(**)
- Love and Liberation [2019, Concord], B+(***)
- Jazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force: Dear Love [2021, Empress Legacy], B+(*)
- Messages [2024, Empress Legacy], B+(**)
Justin Horn
- Hornology [2009, Rotato], B+(*)
Hot 8 Brass Band [2005 ]
- On the Spot [2017, Tru Thoughts], B+(*)
- Take Cover [2019, Tru Thoughts, EP], B
The Hot Sardines
- The Hot Sardines [2014, Decca], A
- French Fries + Champagne [2016, Decca], B+(*)
- Welcome Home, Bon Voyage [2019, Eleven], B+(***)
The Hot Toddies Jazz Band
- The Hot Toadies Jazz Band [2023, Prohibition Productions], B+(***)
Vivian Houle
- Treize [2008, Drip Audio], B
Charlotte Hug
- w/Lucas Niggli: Fulguratio: Live at Ad Libitum 2016 [2016, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
Kelley Hurt
- Nothing but Love: The Music of Frank Lowe [2019, Mahakala Music], B+(***)
In One Wind
- How Bright a Shadow! [2011, Primary], C+
Jill Jack
- Jill Jack and the American SongBook Band: Pure Imagination [2016, UpHill Productions], B+(*)
Frank Jackson
- New York After Dark [2004, Kasis], B
Laird Jackson
- Life [2024, self-released], B+(*)
Irene Jalenti
- Dawn [2020, Antidote Sounds], B+(**)
José James (1978 )
- The Dreamer [2008, Brownswood]
- Blackmagic [2010, Brownswood]
- For All We Know [2010, Verve]
- No Beginning No End [2013, Blue Note], B
- While You Were Sleeping [2014, Blue Note], B
- Yesterday I Had the Blues: The Music of Billie Holiday [2015, Blue Note], B+(*)
- Love in a Time of Madness [2017, Blue Note], B+(*)
- Lean on Me [2018, Blue Note], B+(*)
- On and On [2023, Rainbow Blonde], B+(*)
Whitney James
- The Nature of Love [2009, Stir Stick Music], B
Anthony Jefferson
- But Beautiful [2014, self-released], B+(**)
Capathia Jenkins
- One Ounce of Truth [20072008, PS Classics]
- w/Louis Rosen: The Ache of Possibility [2009, Di-tone], B+(*)
Song Yi Jeon
- w/Vinicius Gomes: Home [2020, Greenleaf Music], B+(***)
Sofia Jernberg (1983 )
- The End: Why Do You Mourn [20212022, Trost], B+(**)
Maria João
- w/Carlos Bica: Close to You [20192021, JACC], A
Karen Johns
- Peach [2012, Ptarmigan Music/Jazz], B+(*)
Aubrey Johnson
- Unraveled [2017, Outside In Music], B
- w/Randy Ingram: Play Favorites [2022, Sunnyside], B
Ed Johnson
- Over That Wave [2002, Cumulus]
- The Other Road [2007, Cumulus], C
George V Johnson Jr
- Walk Spirit Talk Spirit [2022, Your Majesty], B+(**)
Marc Courtney Johnson (1967 )
- Dream of Sunny Days [20042008, Dreamy Jazz], B+(**)
Lynn Jolicoeur
- World Behind Your Eyes [2013, self-released], B
Carolyn Lee Jones
- The Performer [2013, Cat'nround Sound], B+(***)
Eugenie Jones
- Black Lace Blue Tears [2013, self-released], B+(**)
- Come Out Swingin' [2015, Open Mic], B
- Players [2021, Open Mic], B+(**)
Mimi Jones
- A New Day [20072008, Hot Tone Music], B+(*)
- Balance [2012, Hot Tone Music], B+(*)
- Feet in the Mud [2015, Hot Tone Music], B+(*)
Jelena Jovovic
- Heartbeat [2018, self-released], B
Samara Joy (1998 )
- Samara Joy [2020, Whirlwind], B+(***)
- Linger Awhile [2022, Verve], B+(**)
Jua
- Colors of Life [2014, Chocolate Chi Music], B
Sherie Julianne
- 10 Degrees South [2014, Azul Do Mar], B
Beat Kaestli
- Far From Home: A Tribute to European Song [2009, B+B], B
- Invitation [2009, Chesky], B+(**)
- Collage [2013, B+B Productions], B+(**)
Lindha Kallerdahl (1972 )
- Gold [2006, ESP-Disk], C+
Rosalie Kaplan
- Dollshot: Dollshot [2010, Underwolf], B
Adeena Karasick
- w/Frank London: Salomé: Woman of Valor [2020, Nuiu Music]
Jonathan Karrant
- w/Joshua White: Shadows Fall [2021, self-released], B+(*)
Nancy Kelly
- Born to Swing [2005, Amherst], B+(**)
Sari Kessler
- Do Right [2016, Ruby Street Music], B+(*)
Amirtha Kidambi
- w/Elder Ones: Holy Science [2016, Northern Spy], B+(*)
- Elder Ones: From Untruth [2019, Northern Spy], B
- Amirtha Kidambi's Elder Ones: New Monuments [2024, We Jazz], B+(**)
Sunny Kim
- w/Vardan Ovsepian, Ben Monder: Liminal Silence [2023, Earshift Music], C+
Barbara King
- Perfect Timing [2008, CCC Music Group], B
Katie King
- Harry's Fight [2007, OA2], B+(*)
Niki King
Lauren Kinhan
- A Sleepin' Bee [2017, Dotted i], B
Lisa Kirchner (1953 )
- Something to Sing About [2010, Albany], B+(***)
- Charleston for You [2012, Verdant World], B+(**)
- Umbrellas in Mint [2012, Verdant World], B+(**)
Kyoko Kitamura
- Geometry: w/Taylor Ho Bynum, Joe Morris, Tomeka Reid: Geometry of Distance [2018, Relative Pitch], B+(*)
Ilona Knopfler
- Live the Life [2005, Mack Avenue], B
Gayle Kolb
- Getting Sentimental [2018, Jerujazz], B+(**)
Hilary Kole
- You Are There [2010, Justin Time], B+(**)
Kristina Koller
- Perception [2017, self-released]
- Stronger [2019, self-released]
- Get Out of Town [2022, self-released], B+(**)
Kathleen Kolman
- Dream On [2010, Walkin' Foot Productions], B+(*)
Ithamara Koorax (1965 )
- Almost in Love: Ithamara Koorax Sings Luiz Bonfá [2002, Imagem]
- Brazilian Butterfly [2006, Irma]
- w/Juarez Moreira: Bim Bom: The Complete João Gilberto Songbook [2009, Motema], B+(*)
Simone Kopmajer
- Romance [2005, Zoho], B+
- Spotlight on Jazz [2018, Lucky Mojo], B+(**)
- Christmas [2020, Lucky Mojo], B
Kathy Kosins
- Vintage [2005, Mahogany Jazz/Lightyear], B+
Elly Kouri
- I Love You Too Much [2013, RBR], B+(*)
Karina Kozhevnikova
- w/Krugly Band: Polyphonic Circle [2022, Leo], B+(**)
Annie Kozuch
- Here With You [2009, self-released], B+(**)
- Mostly Jobim [2013, self-released], B+(**)
Susan Krebs
- The Susan Krebs Chamber Band: Simple Gifts [2014, GreenGig Music], B+(***)
Kristina
- Offshore Echoes [2009, Patois], C+
Kristy
- My Romance [2010, Alma], B+(**)
Norm Kubrin
- I Thought About You [2006, Arbors], B
Sam Kulik
- Escape From Society [2012, Hot Cup], B+(*)
Lady Blackbird
- Black Acid Soul [2021, Foundation Music/BMG], B+(*)
Jeannette Lambert
- Sand Underfoot [2004, Jazz From Rant], B+(**)
Mark Lambert
- Under My Skin [2006, Challenge], B+(**)
Nancy Lane
- Let Me Love You [2015, self-released], B+(***)
Serafin LaRiviere
- Love's Worst Crime [2010, Serafin], B+(***)
Emma Larsson
- Sing to the Sky [2015, Origin], B
Sabrina Lastman
- The Candombe Jazz Sessions [2012, Zoho], B+(*)
Deborah Latz
- Lifeline [2008, June Moon Productions], B+(**)
- Fig Tree [20112012, June Moon Productions], B+(*)
- Sur L'Instant [2013, June Moon], B+(**)
Dana Lauren (1988 )
- It's You or No One [2010, Dana Lauren Music], B+(*)
Lisa Lauren
- My Own Twist [2001, Planet Jazz]
Linda Lavin (1937 )
- Possibilities [2012, Ghostlight], B+(*)
Jo Lawry
- I Want to Be Happy [2008, Fleurieu Music], B
- Acrobats [2021, Whirlwind], A
Adia Ledbetter (1977 )
- Take 2: Rendezvous With Yesterdays [2010, Jazzijua], B+(*)
Jennifer Lee
- Quiet Joy [2008, SBE], B
- My Shining Hour [2018, SBE], B
Ranee Lee
- Just You, Just Me [2005, Justin Time]
Root Leeb
- w/Xu Fengxia: So Stark [2012, Intakt]
Sara Leib
- Secret Love [2011, OA2], B
Carolyn Leonhart (1971 )
- w/Wayne Escoffery: If Dreams Come True [2006, Nagel Heyer]
- w/Wayne Escoffery: Tides of Yesterday [2009, Savant], B+(**)
Jamie Leonhart
- The Truth About Suffering [2008, Sunnyside], B
- The Illusion of Blue (Side A) [2022, self-released, EP], B
- The Illusion of Blue (Side B) [2022, self-released, EP], B
Allegra Levy
- Cities Between Us [2016, SteepleChase], B+(***)
- Looking at the Moon [2018, SteepleChase], B+(**)
- Lose My Number [2020, SteepleChase], B+(**)
Alison Lewis
- Seven [2016, self-released], B
Leslie Lewis
- w/Gerald Hagen: Midnight Sun [2011, Surf Cove Jazz], B+(**)
Molly Lewis
- On the Lips [2024, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)
Kerry Linder
- Sail Away With Me [2004, Blue Toucan], B+
Lisa Lindsley
- Everytime We Say Goodbye [2010, self-released], B
Steve Lipman
- There's a Song in My Heart [20102011, Locomotion], B
- Ridin' the Beat [2012, Locomotion], B
Antonio Lizana
Rosemary Loar
- Vagabond Heart / Curação Vagabundo [2024, Atlor Music], B+(***)
Joey Locascio
- Meets the Legend [2016, Blujazz], B+(*)
Damon Locks
- Damon Locks/Black Monument Ensemble: Where Future Unfolds [2019, International Anthem], B+(*)
- Damon Locks/Black Monument Ensemble: Now [2020, International Anthem], B+(**)
- w/Rob Mazurek: New Future City Radio [2023, International Anthem], B+(*)
Aubrey Logan (1988 )
- Your Mom's Favorite Songs [2019, Resonance, EP], B+(*)
Ava Logan
- So Many Stars [20062007, Diva Vet Music], B
Elisabeth Lohninger (1970 )
- Songs of Love and Destruction [2009, Lofish Music], B+(*)
- w/Axel Fischbacher, Walter Fischbacher: Christmas in July [2011, JazzSick], B+(*)
Todd Londagin
- Look Out for Love [2013, self-released], B
Amy London (1956 )
- When I Look in Your Eyes [2005, Motéma], B+(**)
- Let's Fly [20092010, Motéma], B+(*)
- w/Darmon Meader, Dylan Pramuk, Holli Ross: Royal Bopsters Project [2015, Motéma], B
Lowcountry
- Lowcountry [2023, Ropeadope], B+(***)
Pamela Luss
- There's Something About You I Don't Know [2006, Savant], B+(**)
- w/Houston Person: Sweet and Saxy [2009, Savant], B+(*)
Quiana Lynell (1981 )
Machan
- Motion of Love [2007, Nu Groove], B+(*)
Mai-Liis
- Mai-Liis on Life [20192020, OA2], B+(**)
- Kaleidoscope [20232024, OA2], B+(*)
Emi Makabe
- Anniversary [2020, Greenleaf Music]
Anya Malkiel
- From the Heart [2013, self-released], B+(*)
Rose Mallett
- Dreams Realized [2024, Carrie-On Productions], B+(***)
Jenna Mammina
- w/Rolf Sturm: Spark [2014, Water Street Music], B+(**)
Monica Mancini
- Dreams of Johnny Mercer [2000, Concord]
Debra Mann
- Full Circle: The Music of Joni Mitchell [2018, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)
Manner Effect
- Abundance [2011, self-released, CD+DVD], B
Nancy Marano
- You're Nearer [2004, Munich], B
Whitney Marchelle (1960 )
- Dig Dis [2015, Blujazz], B+(*)
Margret
- Com Voce [2010, Sunnyside], B
Karen Marguth (1961 )
- Karen Marguth [2009, Wayfae Music], B+(**)
- Until [20142021, OA2], B+(*)
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], A
- Live at Jazz Standard [2002, MaxJazz], B+
- Serene Renegade [2004, MaxJazz], B+
- Voice of My Beautiful Country [2011, Motéma Music]
- Black Lace Freudian Slip [2011, Motéma Music], B+(***)
- I Wanna Be Evil: With Love to Eartha Kitt [2013, Motéma Music], B+(*)
- Sound of Red [2015, Motéma Music], B+(*)
Paul Marinaro
- Without a Song [2014, Myrtle], B+(*)
Diane Marino
- Loads of Love [2013, M&M], B+(**)
Lisa Markley
- Markley & Balmer: w/Bruce Balmer: Standards and Covers [2017, Soona Songs], B+(*)
Sandra Marlowe
- True Blue [2011, LoveDog!], B
Melanie Marod
- I'll Go Mad [2016, ITI], B+(*)
Lorraina Marro
- Love Is for All Time [2021, self-released], B+(**)
Rebecca Martin (1969 )
- Middlehope [2001, Fresh Sound New Talent]
- People Behave Like Ballads [2004, MaxJazz], B
- The Growing Season [2008, Sunnyside], B
- When I Was Long Ago [2010, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Gabriela Martina (1981 )
- No White Shoes [2015, self-released], B
- Homage to Grämilis [2023, self-released], B+(*)
Astghik Martirosyan
- Distance [2021, Astghik Music], B+(*)
Tina Marx
- Shades of Love [2007, self-released], B+(**)
Sue Maskaleris
- Bring Nothing but Your Heart [2013, Jazilian], B
Deanne Matley
- Because I Loved [2018, self-released], B+(*)
Erika Matsuo
- Obsession [2009, Erika], B+(*)
Lisa Maxwell
- Return to Jazz Standards [2010, self-released], B
- Happy [2011, self-released], B+(*)
Jenny Maybee
- Haiku [2015, self-released], B
Robert McCarther
- Stranger in Town [2016, Psalms 149 Music], C+
James McClaskey
- James McClaskey & the Rhythm Band: Later On Blues [2024, BigTone], B+(**)
Erin McDougald (1977 )
- Outside the Soirée [2018, Miles High], B+(**)
Zara McFarlane
- If You Knew Her [2013, Brownswood], B
- Arise [2017, Brownswood], B+(*)
- Songs of an Unknown Tongue [2020, Brownswood], B+(*)
- Sweet Whispers: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan [2024, Universal], B+(**)
John Paul McGee
- A Gospejazzical Christmas [2023, Jazz U rbano], B
Nellie McKay (1984 )
- Get Away From Me [2004, Columbia, 2CD], B+
- Pretty Little Head [2006, Hungry Mouse]
- Obligatory Villagers [2007, Hungry Mouse], B+(**)
- Normal as Blueberry Pie: A Tribute to Doris Day [2009, Verve], A
- Home Sweet Mobile Home [2010, Verve], B
- My Weekly Reader [2015, 429 Records], B+(*)
- Sister Orchid [2018, Palmetto], B+(**)
- Bagatelles [2019, Palmetto, EP], B+(*)
- Hey Guys, Watch This [2023, Hungry Mouse], B+(**)
Sarah McKenzie
- Without You [2023, Normandy Lane Music], B+(*)
Jenna McLean
- Brighter Day [2018, Moddl], B+(*)
Paulette McWilliams (1948 )
- A Woman's Story [2020, Blujazz], B+(*)
Mark Meadows
- Somethin' Good [2014, self-released], B
Jocelyn Medina (1978 )
- We Are Water [2011, self-released], B
Jean Meike
- On My Way [2000, Gypsy Wind]
Susie Meissner
- I'll Remember April [2008, Lydian Jazz], B
- I'm Confessin' [2010, Lydian Jazz], B+(*)
Marieann Meringolo
- Between Yesterday and Tomorrow: The Songs of Alan and Marilyn Bergman [2017, Blujazz], C+
Bob Merrill
- Cheerin' Up the Universe [2013, Accurate], B+(**)
- Tell Me Your Troubles: Songs by Joe Bushkin [2017, Accurate], B+(***)
Lyia Meta
- Always You [2023, self-released], B
Emi Meyer (1987 )
- Monochrome [20092016, Origin], B+(*)
Ruth Wilhelmine Meyer
- w/Helge Lien: Memnon [2012, Ozella], B
Alma Micic
- That Old Feeling [2017, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)
The Mighty Echoes [2000 ]
- Doo Wop Til You Drop [2003, Brooklyn International], C+
Solitaire Miles
- The Solitaire Miles Jazztets With Willie Pickens [20082010, Seraphic, EP], B+(*)
- Susie Blue and the Lonesome Fellas [2015, Seraphic], B+(**)
- Susie Blue and the Lonesome Fellas: Bye Bye Blues [2020, Seraphic], B+(**)
Lady Millea
- I Don't Mind Missing You [2021, Reconcile], B+(*)
Mark Christian Miller
- Crazy Moon [2015, Sliding Jazz Door Productions], B+(*)
Kristine Mills
- Bossa Too [2015, InkWell Publishing], B
John Minnock
- Simplicity [2022, Dot Time], B+(*)
Kristen Miranda
- Double Time [2013, self-released], B+(**)
Brian Stokes Mitchell (1958 )
- Brian Stokes Mitchell [20002006, Playbill/Legacy], B
Yuka Mito
- How Deep Is the Ocean [2024, Nana Notes], B
Melanie Mitrano
- All Things Gold [2009, Big Round], 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
- The Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald [2015, Emerald City], B+(*)
Antoinette Montague
- Behind the Smile [2009, In the Groove], 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
Cristina Morrison
- I Love [2012, Baronesa], B+(***)
Moss
- Moss [2008, Sunnyside], C+
Donny Most (1953 )
- Swinging Down the Chimney Tonight [2016, Summit, EP], B
- Mostly Swinging [2016, Summit], B+(**)
Fred Moten
- w/Brandon López, Gerald Cleaver: Moten / López / Cleaver [2020, Reading Group], B+(***)
Mark Moultrup
- Relaxin' . . . on the Edge [20032010, Mark Moultrup Music], D+
Mark Murphy
- Slip Away [2016, Mini Movie], B
Wojciech Myrczek
- w/Pawel Tomaszewski: Love Revisited [2013, Fortune], B+(*)
Youn Sun Nah
- Same Girl [2010, ACT], B+(**)
Mem Nahadr
- EclecticIsM [2009, Live Wired Music], B+(*)
Kim Nalley (1969 )
- I Want a Little Boy [2022, Kim Halley Jazz Productions], B+(***)
Mankwe Ndosi
- Mankwe Ndosi and Body MemOri: Felt / Not Said [2021, Auspice NOW], B+(*)
Maria Neckam
- Deeper [2009, Sunnyside], C+
- Unison [2012, Sunnyside], C+
Gary Negbaur
- You've Got to Be Carefully Taught [2020, BluJazz], B+(*)
Thea Neumann
- Lady and the Tramps [2012, self-released], B+(**)
Patricia Nicholson
- w/William Parker: Hope Cries for Justice [2017, Centering], B+(***)
Paula Maya Niemeyer
- Paula Maya: Rio De Janeiro [2024, Yellow House], B
Stephanie Nilles
- I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag: The White Flag [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Laura Noejovich
- Laura Has New Standards [2018, Enchanted Meadow], C+
Gia Notte
- Margie Notte: Just You, Just Me & Friends: Live at Cecil's [2008, Gnote], B+(**)
- Shades [2009, Gnote], B+(***)
Thandi Ntuli
- w/Carlos Niño: Rainbow Revisited [2023, International Anthem], B+(**)
Aymée Nuviola
- Havana Nocturne [2022, Worldwide], B+(**)
Agnes Obel (1980 )
- Myopia [2019, Blue Note], B+(**)
Mali Obomsawin
- Sweet Tooth [2022, Out of Your Head], A
- w/Magdalena Abrego: Greatest Hits [2024, Out of Your Head], B+(**)
May Okita
- Art of Life [2018, Origin], B+(**)
Marcin Olak
- w/Ben Stapp, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Marco Colonna, Steve Swell: Broken Songs [2022, Fundacja Sluchaj], B+(**)
Alicia Olatuja
- w/Michael Olatuja: Olatuja [20222024, Whirlwind], B+(*)
Lutalo "Sweet Lu" Olutosin
- Tribute to Greatness [2010, Sweet Lu Music], B
Ola Onabulé (1964 )
- Point Less [2019, Rugged Ram], B
Tish Oney
- w/The John Chlodini Trio: The Best Part [2019, Blujazz], B
Jeannine Otis
- Into My Heart [2021, Adrielle Music/Monopolyhouse], B+(**)
Mark O'Toole
- The Crooner [2011, self-releasedk], C+
Judith Owen
- Happy This Way [2006, Couragette], C+
- Mopping Up Karma [2008, Couragette], B
Mavis Pan
- Rising [2023, self-released], B+(*)
Diana Panton
- Solstice / Equinox [2017, self-released], B+(*)
Gretchen Parlato (1976 )
- In a Dream [2008, ObliqSound], B
- The Lost and Found [2011, ObliqSound], B
- Flor [2021, Edition], B+(**)
- w/Lionel Loueke: Lean In [2022, Edition], B+(*)
Kat Parra (1962 )
- Birds in Flight [2006, JazzMa], B
- Azucar de Amor [2008, Patois], B
- Dos Amantes [2009, JazzMa], B
- Las Aventuras de ¡Pasión! [2012, JazzMa], B
- Songbook of the Americas [2016, JazzMa], B
Nicki Parrott (1970 )
- w/Rossano Sportiello: People Will Say We're in Love [2006, Arbors], B+(**)
- w/Rossano Sportiello: Do It Again [2009, Arbors], B+(*)
- Sentimental Journey [2015, Venus], B+(**)
- Unforgettable: The Nat King Cole Songbook [2016, Venus], B+(**)
- Dear Blossom: A Tribute to Blossom Dearie [2017, Arbors], B+(*)
- From New York to Paris [2019, Arbors], B+(**)
- If You Could Read My Mind [2021, Arbors], B+(**)
Alexis Parsons
- Alexis Parsons [20062008, Ellick], B+(*)
- Alexis [2021, New Artists], B+(**)
Sarah Partridge
- Perspective [2009, Peartree], B
- I Never Thought I'd Be Here [2014, Origin], B+(*)
- Bright Lights and Promises: Redefining Janis Ian [2016, Origin], B
Joanna Pascale
- Through My Eyes [2008, Stiletto], B+(**)
Beata Pater
- Blue [2011, B&B], B
- Red [2011, B&B], B
- Golden Lady [2013, B&B], B
Alessandra Patrucco
- Circus: Circus [2006, ICP], B
Leonard Patton
- LP and the Vinyl: Heard and Seen [2019, OA2], B
Deborah Pearl
- Souvenir of You: New Lyrics to Benny Carter Classics [2011, Evening Star], A
Peggo
- In Love [2009, Big Round], B+(*)
Dida Pelled
- Plays and Sings [2011, Red], B+(**)
Perez
- It's Happenin' [2007, Zoho], B+(**)
Sonya Perkins
- Dream a Little Dream [2014, self-released], B
Laura Perlman
- Precious Moments [2015, Miles High], B+(*)
Gail Pettis (1958 )
- Here in the Moment [2009, OA2], B+(*)
Judy Philbin
- w/Adam Levine: Keeping It Simple [2013, self-released], B+(*)
Samora Pinderhughes
- Grief [2022, Ropeadope], B
Tan Ping
- Paradise [2011, Goody Heart Productions], B
Jonathan Poretz
- A Lot of Livin' to Do [2006, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(**)
Gregory Porter (1971 )
- Water [2009, Motema], B+(*)
- Be Good [#} [2011, Motema], B
- Liquid Spirit [2013, Blue Note], B
- Take Me to the Alley [2016, Blue Note], B
- Nat "King" Cole and Me [2017, Blue Note], C+
- All Rise [2020, Blue Note], B+(*)
Rachael Price
- Rachael & Vilray: I Love a Love Song [2022, Nonesuch], B+(*)
Louis Prima Jr. (1965 )
- Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses: Blow [2013, Warrior], B+(**)
The Puppini Sisters
- Betcha Bottom Dollar [20052006, Verve], B+(*)
- The Rise & Fall of Ruby Woo [2008, Verve], B
Darden Purcell
- Love's Got Me in a Lazy Mood [2023, OA2], B+(**)
Miki Purnell
- Swingin' to the Sea [2013, Sweet and Lovely Music], B+(*)
Shaynee Rainbolt
- At Home [2005, 33 Jazz], B+(*)
Monica Ramey
- And the Beegie Adair Trio [2012, Adair Music Group], B+(***)
Scott Ramminger
- Crawstickers [2011, Arbor Lane Music], B+(*)
Carline Ray (19252013)
- Vocal Sides [20082011, Carlcat], B+(**)
The Red Microphone
- And I Became of the Dark [2020, ESP-Disk], B+(***)
- A Bleeding in Black Leather [2022, ESP-Disk], A
Mary Ann Redmond (1959 )
- w/Paul Langosch, Jay Cooley: Compared to What [2013, self-released], B+(*)
Ed Reed (1929 )
- Sings Love Stories [2006, Blue Shorts], B
- The Song Is You [2007, Blue Shorts], B+(**)
- Born to Be Blue [2010, Blue Shorts], B
- I'm a Shy Guy [2013, Blue Shorts], B+(**)
Susan Reed
- Thousands of Ways [2022, OA2]
Lola Regenthal
- With You [2011, Origin], B+(*)
Kate Reid
- The Love I'm In [2011, self-released], B+(**)
Anaïs Reno
- Lovesome Thing: Anaïs Reno Sings Ellington and Strayhorn [2021, Harbinger], A
Gloria Reuben (1964 )
- Perchance to Dream [2014, MCG Jazz], B+(**)
- w/Marty Ashby: For All We Know [2018, MCG Jazz], B+(**)
Ellynne Rey
- A Little Bit of Moonlight [2013, self-released], B
- The Birdsong Project [2019, self-released], B
Margo Rey (1968 )
- The Roots of Rey / Despacito Margo [2017, Origin], B+(**)
Rhio
- A Rhio Good Thing [2018, Beso], B+(*)
Abigail Riccards
- Every Little Star [2013, self-released], B+(*)
Hanna Richardson
- w/Phil Flanigan: Simply . . . With Spirit! [2005, Arbors], B+
Denia Ridley
- w/Marc Devine: Afterglow [2014, ITI Music], B+(***)
Sarah Riedel
- w/Carl Svensson, Viktor Skokic: Perfectly Still [2012, Footprint], B+(*)
Sherri Roberts
- Lovely Days [2012, Blue House/Pacific Coast Jazz], B
Ellen Robinson
- Don't Wait Too Long [2011, EMR Music], B
Trineice Robinson
- All or Nothing [2021, 4RM Music Productions], B+(**)
Kristo Rodzevski
- The Rabbit and the Fallen Sycamore [2017, Much Prefer], B+(***)
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+(**)
- Nice and Naughty [2013, Stomp Off], B+(**)
The Rosenthals
- Fly Away [2013, American Melody], B+(*)
Jamison Ross (1987 )
- Jamison [2015, Concord], B
Suzanna Ross
- Is Bewitched* . . . *Not Bothered, Not Bewildered [2019, self-released], B
Dori Rubbicco
- Stage Door Live! [2017, Whaling City Sound], B+(**)
B.J. Rubin
- Puttin' On the Ritz: White Light/White Heat [2010, Hot Cup], B
Alison Ruble
- This Is a Bird [2008, Origin], B
- Ashland [2009, Origin], B+(*)
Shelly Rudolph
- The Way We Love [20102017, OA2], B
Chanda Rule
- Sapphire Dreams [2016, PAO], B
- Chanda Rule + Sweet Emma Band: Hold On [2018, Blujazz/PAO], B+(**)
Clotilde Rullaud
- In Extremis [2011, Nota Bene], B+(*)
Catherine Russell (1956 )
- Cat [2006, World Village]
- Sentimental Streak [2008, World Village]
- Inside This Heart of Mine [2010, World Village], B+(**)
- Strictly Romancin' [2012, World Village], B+(***)
- Bring It Back [2014, Jazz Village], A
- Harlem on My Mind [2016, Jazz Village], A
- Alone Together [2019, Dot Time], B+(**)
- Send for Me [2022, Dot Time], B+(***)
- w/Sean Mason: My Ideal [2023, Dot Time], A
Jackie Ryan
- Passion Flower [2002, Open Art]
- Doozy [2009, Open Art, 2CD], B+(*)
- Listen Here [2012, Open Art], B+(*)
- Recuerdos De Mi Madre [2022, Open Art], B+(**)
Molly Ryan
- Swing for Your Supper! [2013, Loup-Garous Productions], B+(**)
- w/Dick Hyman: Let's Fly Away [2014, Loup-Garous Productions], B+(**)
- Sweepin' the Blues Away [2022, Turtle Bay], B+(***)
Laila Salins
- w/Anne Sexton: Elevator into the Sky [2012, self-released], B+(**)
Cécile McLorin Salvant (1989 )
- Cecile [20092010, self-released]
- Woman Child [2012, Mack Avenue], B+(***)
- For One to Love [2015, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Dreams and Daggers [2017, Mack Avenue, 2CD], B+(*)
- The Window [2018, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Ghost Song [2022, Nonesuch], B+(**)
- Mélusine [2023, Nonesuch], B+(*)
Cymin Samawatie (1976 )
- Cyminology: Bemun [2007, Challenge], B
- Cyminology: As Ney [2008, ECM], B
John Samorian
- w/Kim Shriver: Out on a Limb [2010, self-released], B
Jody Sandhaus
- A Fine Spring Morning [2004, CAP], B
Venissa Santi (1978 )
- Bienvenida [2006, Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Big Stuff: Afro Cuban Holiday [2013, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Sasha's Bloc
- Melancholy [2013, self-released], B+(*)
Boris Savoldelli
- w/Garrison Fewell: Electric Bat Conspiracy [2014, Creative Nation Music], B+(*)
Daniela Schächter
- Purple Butterfly [2008, self-released], B+(*)
Andreas Schaerer
- Andreas Schaerer's Hildegard Lernt Fliegen [2007, Unit]
- w/Lucas Niggli: Arcanum [2014, Intakt]
- Hildegard Lernt Fliegen: The Fundamental Rhythm of Unpolished Brains [2013, Yellowbird], B+(*)
Helen Schneider (1952 )
- Dream a Little Dream [2008, Edel], B+(**)
Nicky Schrire
- Space and Time [2013, self-released], B
- w/Fabian Almazan, Desmond White: To the Spring [2013, self-released, EP], B
- Nowhere Girl [2023, Anzic], B+(*)
Marilyn Scott (1949 )
- Nightcap [2004, Prana Entertainment]
Zoe Scott
- Shades of Love [2020, Zoe Scott Music], B+(*)
Dolores Scozzesi
- A Special Taste [2010, Rhombus], B
- Here Comes the Sun [2017, Café Pacific], B
Frank Senior
- Listening in the Dark [2007, Smalls], B+(**)
Sara Serpa (1979 )
- Mobile [2010, Inner Circle Music], B
- w/Ran Blake: Aurora [2012, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- w/André Matos: Primavera [2013, Circle Music], C+
- Close Up [2017, Clean Feed], B+(*)
- Recognition [2019, Biophilia], B+(**)
- Intimate Strangers [2021, Biophilia], B+(**)
- w/André Matos: Night Birds [2022, Robalo Music], B
- Encounters and Collisions [2024, Biophilia], U
Seung-Hee
- Sketches on the Sky [2012, self-released], B+(**)
Kavita Shah
- Cape Verdean Blue [2023, Folkalist], B+(***)
Jan Shapiro (1959 )
- Back to Basics [2006, self-released], B+(*)
- Piano Bar After Hours [2013, Singing Empress], B+(*)
Rebecca Shrimpton
- w/Eric Hofbauer: Madman's Moon [2005, CNM], B
Deborah Shulman
- w/Ted Howe: Get Your Kicks: The Music and Lyrics of Bobby Troup [2013, Summit], B
- My Heart's in the Wind [2015, Summit], B+(*)
Jen Shyu (1978 )
- w/Mark Dresser: Synastry [20092010, Pi], B+(**)
- w/Jade Tongue: Sounds and Cries of the World [2014, Pi], B
- Song of Silver Geese [2016, Pi], B+(*)
- Jen Shyu and Jade Tongue: Zero Grasses: Ritual for the Losses [20192020, Pi], C+
Sibarg Ensemble
- Cipher [2018, self-released], B+(**)
Audrey Silver
- Dream Awhile [2009, Messy House], B+(**)
Sarah Silverman
- Sarah [2013, self-released], B
Lisa Marie Simmons
- w/Marco Cremaschini: NoteSpeak 12 [2022, Ropeadope], A
Donna Singer
- Take the Day Off: Escape With Jazz [2012, Emerald Baby], B+(*)
- w/The Doug Richards Trio: Kiss Me Beneath the Mistletoe [2012, Emerald Baby], B
- Destiny: Moment of Jazz [2014, Emerald Baby], B
Grete Skarpeid
- Beyond Other Stories [2018, Origin], B+(**)
Bria Skonberg
- Bria [2016, Okeh/Masterworks], B+(***)
- With a Twist [2017, Okeh], B+(*)
- Nothing Never Happens [2019, self-released], B+(***)
- What It Means [2023, Cellar Live], B+(**)
Slammin
- All-Body Band [20032004, Crosspulse], B
Kristin Slipp
- Twins of El Dorado: w/Joe Moffett: Portend the End [2012, Prom Night], B
- w/Dov Manski: A Thousand Julys [2013, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Alexander Smalls (1952 )
- Let Us Break Bread Together [2022, Outside In Music], B+(***)
Jumaane Smith
- I Only Have Eyes for You [2014, self-released], B
- When You're Smiling [2020, Zinn Music], B
Lucy Smith
- Autumn in Augusta: Songs My Mama Would Like [2013, self-released, EP], B+(***)
Suzanna Smith
- Halfway Between Heaven and Love [2012, Ink Pen], B+(*)
Kenny and Leah Soderblom
- All About Love [2011, K&L], B+(*)
Golda Solomon
- First Set [2002, JazzJaunts, EP], B+(**)
- Word Riffs [2006, JazzHaunts], B+(**)
Somi (1979 )
- Red Soil in My Eyes [20052006, World Village], B
- If the Rains Come First [2009, ObliqSound], B
- w/Frankfurt Radio Big Band: Holy Room: Live at Alte Oper [2019, Salon Africana, 2CD], B+(*)
- Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba [2022, Salon Africana], B+(*)
Songsmith Collective
- Songsmith Collective [2014, Blujazz], B
Sophisticated Ladies
- A True Story [2012, self-released]
- B+(*)
Tessa Souter (1956 )
- Nights of Key Largo [2008, Venus]
- Obsession [2009, Motéma Music], B
- Beyond the Blue [2011, Motéma Music], B+(***)
Esperanza Spalding (1984 )
- Junjo [2005, Ayva], B+(*)
- Esperanza [2008, Heads Up], B+(*)
- Chamber Music Society [20092010, Heads Up], B
- Radio Music Society [2012, Heads Up], B
- Emily's D + Evolution [2016, Concord], B
- Exposure [2017, Concord]
- 12 Little Spells [2018, Concord], B
- Songwrights Apothecary Lab [2021, Concord], B
Cinzia Spata
- 9303 [2005, Azzurra Music], B+
- Into the Moment [2010, Koine], B+(**)
Kandace Springs (1989 )
- Soul Eyes [2016, Blue Note], B
- Indigo [2018, Blue Note]
- The Women Who Raised Me [2020, Blue Note], B
Lyn Stanley
- Potions: From the 50's [2014, A.T. Music], B+(**)
- The Moonlight Sessions: Volume Two [2017, A.T. Music], B+(***)
- London Calling: A Toast to Julie London [2018, A.T. Music], B+(*)
- London With a Twist: Live at Bernie's [2019, A.T. Music], B+(**)
Becca Stevens (1984 )
- Regina [2017, GroundUp], B
- Becca Stevens and the Secret Trio [2021, GroundUp], B
Curtis Stigers (1965 )
- I Think It's Going to Rain Today [2005, Concord], B
- Real Emotional [2007, Concord], B+(*)
Brenda Earle Stokes
- Right About Now [2014, self-released], B
Isabel Stover
- Her Own Sweet World [2014, self-released], B+(*)
Jane Stuart
- Beginning to See the Light [2006, Jane Stuart Music], B
- Don't Look Back [2010, Jane Stuart Music], B+(*)
Melissa Stylianou (1976 )
- Sliding Down [2006, Festival], B
- Silent Movie [2010, Anzic], B
- Dream Dancing [2018, Anzic], B+(**)
Hiromi Suda
- Nagi [2015, BluJazz], B+(*)
Milton Suggs (1983 )
- Things to Come [2009, Skiptone Music], B+(*)
- Lyrical: Volume 1 [2011, Skiptone Music], B
The Summarily Dismissed
- To Each! [2012, Laureniac Song], B+(*)
Kelley Suttenfield
- Where Is Love? [2007, Rhombus], B+(*)
Jacqui Sutton
- Dolly and Billie [2010, Toy Blue Typewriter], C+
- Notes From the Frontier: A Musical Journey [2012, Toy Blue Typewriter], B
Veronica Swift (1994 )
- Confessions [2019, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- This Bitter Earth [2021, Mack Avenue], B+(***)
- Veronica Swift [2023, Mack Avenue], B
Nelda Swiggett
- This Time [2009, OA2], B
- Blue-Eyed Painted Lady [2013, Origin], B+(*)
Taeko
- Voice [20092010, Flat Nine], B
Steven Taetz
- Drink You In [2018, Flatcar/Fontana North], B
Emi Takada
- Why Did I Choose You? [2018, self-released], B+(*)
Sophie Tassignon
- Mysteries Unfold [2020, RareNoise], B+(*)
Joanne Tatham
- Out of My Dreams [2014, Cafe Pacific], B
Kayla Taylor
- You'd Be Surprised [2011, SMartyKat], B+(***)
Brianna Thomas
- You Must Believe in Love [2015, Sound on Purpose], B+(*)
Lizzie Thomas
- Easy to Love [2013, self-released], B+(**)
The Tiki Collective
- Muse [2018, Vesuvius Music/Slammin' Media], B
Xiomara Torres
- La Voz Del Mar [2022, Patois], B+(*)
Sofia Tosello
- Alma y Luna [20072008, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Gabriele Tranchina
- A Song of Love's Color [2008, Jazzheads], B+(*)
- Of Sailing Ships and the Stars in Your Eyes [2017, Rainchant Eclectic], B+(**)
Dwight Trible
- Mothership [2019, Gearbox], B+(*)
- Cosmic Vibrations: Pathways and Passages [2018, Spiritmuse], B+(**)
Trzy Dni Pozniej
- Pokoj Jej Cieniom [2014, Fortune], B+(**)
Allison Adams Tucker
- April in Paris [2012, Allegato Music], B
Dara Starr Tucker
- Dara Starr Tucker [2023, Green Hill Productions], B+(**)
Chris Tunkel
- Grey Matters [2007, Tunk Music], B+(*)
- Tunk Trio: Summer Baby [2013, Tunk Music], B+(*)
Helen Tzatzimakis
- Soulfully [2014, Cobalt Music], B+(*)
Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet
- Hustlin' for a Gig [2012, Housekat], B
- Fools for Yule [2021, Housekat], C
Billy Valentine
- Billy Valentine and the Universal Truth [20202022, Acid Jazz/Flying Dutchman], B+(***)
John Vance
- Dreamsville [2007, Erawan], B+(*)
Petra van Nuis (1975 )
- w/Andy Brown: Far Away Places [2009, String Damper], B+(**)
- w/Dennis Luxion: Because We're Night People [2018, String Damper], B+(*)
Jean-Michel Van Schouwburg
- Hands and Tongues: 3 Meta-Dialogues [2023, 4DaRecord], B
Jim Van Slyke
- The Sedaka Sessions [2011, LML Music], B
Julia Vari
- Lumea: Canciones Del Mundo En Jazz [2013, Alternativa Representa], B+(*)
- Adoro [2015, Alternativa Representa], B+(**)
- Bygone Nights [2018, Alternativa Representa, EP], B+(*)
- w/Negroni's Trio: Somos [2024, Alternative Representa], A
Sachal Vasandani (1978 )
- Sachal: Hi-Fly [2011, Mack Avenue]
- Sachal: Slow Motion Miracles [2014, Okeh], B
- w/Romain Collin: Midnight Shelter [2021, Edition], B
- w/Romain Collin: Still Life [2022, Edition], B
Angela Verbrugge
- Somewhere [20172018, OA2], B+(**)
Rebekah Victoria
- Songs of the Decades [2018, Patois], B+(*)
Ramana Vieira
- Lágrimas de Rainha / Tears of a Queen [2008, Pacific Coast Jazz], B+(*)
- Tudo De Mim (All of Me) [2023, self-released], B+(*)
Vlada
- All About You [20032008, Glad Vlad], B+(**)
Voicehandler
- Song Cycle [2015, Humbler], B+(*)
- Light From Another Light [2018, Humbler], B+(*)
Thisbe Vos
- Under Your Spell [2012, Prime Productions], B+(**)
Kate Voss
- Sundae + Mr. Goessl: Makes My Heart Sway [2016, self-released], B+(**)
Charenée Wade
- Offering: The Music of Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson [2015, Motéma], B+(***)
Hope Waits
- Hope Waits [2007, Radarproof], B+(*)
Anne Waldman (1945 )
- Jaguar Harmonics [2014, Fast Speaking Music], A
- Sciamachy [2020, Fast Speaking Music], B+(**)
Melissa Walker (1964 )
- In the Middle of It All [2009, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Joanna Wallfisch
- w/Dan Tepfer: The Origin of Adjustable Things [2014, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Anne Walsh
- Go [2011, self-released], B+(*)
J.D. Walter
- What the World Needs Now [2023, Arkadia]
- The Last Muse [2023, Arkadia], B
Doug Wamble (1972 )
- Bluestate [2004, Marsalis Music/Rounder], B
- Blues in the Present Tense [2022, Halcyonic], B+(**)
Nikara Warren
- Nikara: Nikara Presents Black Wall Street [2021, Railroad Hart], B+(*)
Kenny Washington (1957 )
Nadia Washington
- Hope Resurgence [2023, New Records], B
RA Washington
- w/Jah Nada: In Search of Our Father's Gardens [2021, Astral Spirits], B+(*)
Yvonne Washington
- w/Gary Norian: Trust in Me [2011, Mercator Media], B+(**)
Joan Watson-Jones
- w/Frank Wilkins: Quiet Conversations: A Duet [2012, Eye of Samantha], B+(*)
Alexa Weber Morales
- Vagabundeo / Wanderings [2007, Patois], B
Alison Wedding (1972 )
- Sometimes I Feel [2008, self-released]
- This Dance [2012, GroundUp Music], B+(***)
Amber Weekes
- Pure Imagination [2019, Amber Inn Productions], B+(*)
- The Gathering [2020, Amber Inn Productions], B
- My Romance: A Special Valentine [2020, Amber Inn Productions, EP], C
- 'Round Midnight Re-Imagined [2021, Amber Inn Productions], B+(*)
- A Lady With a Song: Amber Weekes Celebrates Nancy Wilson [2024, Amber Inn], B+(*)
Joanna Weinberg
- The Piano Diaries [2011, Kissingpoint], B+(**)
Ruth Weiss (19282020)
- We Are Sparks in the Universe to Our Own Fire [2018, Edgetone], A
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+(**)
Lauren White
- At Last [2006, Groove Note], B
Ronny Whyte
- Shades of Whyte [2016, Audiophile], B
Carrie Wicks
- I'll Get Around to It [2009, OA2], B+(*)
- Barely There [2012, OA2], B+(***)
- Maybe [2015, OA2], B+(**)
- Reverie [2019, OA2], B+(*)
Urs Widmer
- w/Michael Riessler: Das Buch Der Albträume [2010, Intakt]
Bradley Williams (1960 )
- Investigation [2014, 21st Century Entertainment, 2CD], B+(***)
Marty Williams
- Long Time Comin' [2010, In Moon Bay], B+(**)
Deanna Witkowski
- Length of Days [2005, ArtistShare], B
- Makes the Heart to Sing: Jazz Hymns [2017, Tilapia], B
- Force of Nature [2021, MCG Jazz], B+(***)
Aida Bird Wolfe
- Birdie [2018, self-released], B+(***)
Andrea Wolper (1950 )
- The Small Hours [2002, Varis One Jazz], B
- Parallel Lives [2011, Jazzed Media], B+(***)
- w/Connie Crothers, Ken Filiano: Trance Formation: In Concert [2012, New Artists], B+(**)
Andréa Wood
Jack Wood
- w/Nichaud Fitzgibbon: The Gal That Got Away: The Best of Jack Wood, Featuring Guest Nichaud Fitzgibbon [(2024), Jazz Hang], B+(***)
- w/Nichaud Fitzgibbon: Movie Magic: Great Songs From the Movies [2024, Jazz Hang], B+(**)
WorldService Project [2010 ]
- For King and Country [2016, Rare Noise], D+
- Serve [2017, Rare Noise], C
- Hiding in Plain Sight [2020, Rare Noise], C+
Lizz Wright (1980 )
- Salt [2003, Verve], B
- Dreaming Wide Awake [2005, Verve Forecast], B
- The Orchard [2008, Verve Forecast]
- Fellowship [2010, Verve Forecast]
- Freedom and Surrender [2015, Concord], B+(*)
- Grace [2017, Concord], B+(***)
- Holding Space [2022, Blues and Greens], B+(**)
- Shadow [2024, Blues & Greens], B+(*)
Savina Yannatou
- w/Joana Sá: Ways of Notseeing [2020, Clean Feed], B
Nikki Yanofsky (1984 )
Raya Yarbrough
- Raya Yarbrough [2006, Telarc], B
Basak Yavuz
- Things [2012, Z Music], B+(*)
- A Little Red Bug [2015, Things&], B+(**)
Yeahwon Shin
- Yeahwon [2010, ArtistShare], B
Lucy Yeghiazaryan
- Blue Heaven [2019, Cellar Music]
- w/Vanisha Gould: In Her Words [2021, La Reserve], B+(**)
Libby York (1963 )
- Here With You [2007, Libby York Music], B+(***)
- Dreamland [2021, OA2], B+(**)
Pamela York
- Lay Down This World: Hymns and Spirituals [2012, Jazzful Heart], B+(*)
Renée Yoxon
- w/Mark Ferguson: Here We Go Again [2012, self-released], B+(*)
Brigitte Zarie
- L'amour [2013, NJ Music], B
Nicole Zuraitis
- How Love Begins [2022, Outside In Music], B+(*)
Various Artists
- ArtsWest: The Vocal Jazz Collective: Redefinition [2009, OA2], B
- Jazzvox Presents: In Your Backyard [20092010, OA2], B+(*)
- Just Passing Through: The Breithaupt Brothers Songbook Vol. II [2014, ALMA], B
- Sing a Song of Jazz: The Best of Vocal Jazz on Resonance [19562018, Resonance], B
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