Released in 2002, the titular track from Norah Jones’s “Come Away with Me” made a huge splash among both listeners and music critics. The soft, seductive sound of Norah Jones’s voice, combined with the musical sophistication of the song, make it absolutely irresistible to lovers and dreamers alike.
7. Sarah Vaughan—“Body and Soul”
Much-admired singer Sarah Vaughan actually launched her career with this 1930 jazz standard, winning a talent competition with her performance at a theater in 1942. Often called “The Divine One,” Sarah Vaughan is often held up next to other seminal jazz singers such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
8. Tony Bennett—“Blue Velvet”
With a voice softer than silk, Tony Bennet is considered to be one of the finest jazz crooners of the century. His performance of “Blue Velvet” is probably the signature version of the song, which has been enchanting listeners for over 60 years with its slow tempo and luscious lyrical imagery.
9. Harry Connick, Jr.—“We Are in Love”
Harry Connick, Jr. is perhaps the most important jazz singer of the contemporary era and has even been hailed as “a modern-day Frank Sinatra.” His performance of “We Are in Love” at the 1991 Grammy Awards enthralled the audience and rocketed him to stardom soon afterwards.
10. Michael Bublé—“You And I”
The most famous jazz vocalist to come from Canada, Michael Bublé is known for his ability to melt an audience with his voice. A singer of both old-fashioned and more modern tunes, Bublé gives a heartstopping rendition of Stevie Wonder’s 1972 hit (which is alternatively titled “You and I (We Can Conquer the World)”).
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