Who is "the female Frank Sinatra"?
AKA the most prominent, respected singer of the traditional pop/late jazz age.
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If you're talking about a singer who had an immeasurable impact/influence on others, then it's Billie Holiday.
If you're talking about long-lasting popularity, then it's Ella Fitzgerald.
But if you just want someone with a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable voice, then it's Helen Merrill.
Uuuhhhmmm
Someone else has heard of Helen Merrill?!
I’m pleasantly surprised.
Fitzgerald has always been overrated imo and she brought down upon us the scourge of female scat singing so that’s a downvote lol. Only Louis and she could pull it off.
It’s Sarah Vaughan for me!
Anyone who’s interested should also look up Robin McKelle’s first album “Introducing RM” which has fantastic arrangements like Sinatra always did and a fun loose delivery.
Her later stuff is good too but they Diana Kralled and overproduced them.
Her first is amazing though and even though she’s female reminded me of Sinatra more than anyone else.