1. Louis Armstrong (04/8/1901 - 06/7/1971)
Famous for playing trumpet, but Louis Armstrong is also a talented jazz singer. His hoarse, deep voice made the audience excited. He also improvises jazz jokes. The joy that Armstrong brought to music in part allowed him to be considered the father of modern jazz.
2. Johnny Hartman (03/7/1923 - 15/9/1983)
Although recorded with Earl Hines and Dizzy Gillespie, he is best known for his John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman albums. Hartman's good voice combines perfectly with John Coltrane. Struggling with his solo career, this special album helped Hartman gain a niche in the jazz scene.
3. Frank Sinatra (12/12/1915 - 14/5/1998)
Frank Sinatra began his career in the swing era, singing with Tommy Dorsey's
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Sarah Vaughan (March 27, 1924 - April 03, 1990)
Sarah Vaughan began his career at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Shortly thereafter, Sarah's talent attracted the conductor of the Earl Hines Orchestra - a prominent figure in the swing era. She played the piano for Hines, but clearly Sarah was talented enough to be a jazz singer. Later, Sarah joined the band of singer Billy Eckstine - where she developed a musical style influenced by the bebop pioneers Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.
8. Dinah Washington (29/8/1924 - 14/12/1963)
Dinah Washington originally pursued the hymn. Growing up in Chicago, Dinah played the piano and led the church choir. At age 18, Dinah joined Lionel Hampton's band and developed a lively singing style. Assumed to be one of Aretha Franklin's greatest influences, Dinah's lively personality has been incorporated into her music.
9. Nancy Wilson (born February 20, 1937)
Nancy Wilson's success came very quickly. Inspired by Dinah Washington, Wilson moved to New York in 1956 - where she met the saxophonist Cannonball Adderley. Wilson quickly caught the attention of Capitol Records and began his career as a solo jazz singer. In an emotional voice, in 1961, Wilson recorded Nancy Wilson / Cannonball Adderley with