Best female vocalist albums?

[planitismetal]

I'm looking to pick up some new CD's and really want some excellent female vocalist albums. Jazz, blues, pop whatever it is I don't care I just want some of that amazing stuff with vocalists that give you the chills at times So please offer your advice, no suggestion will be overlooked.

Edit: I'm looking for specific albums in general that are your favorites. Specific songs are fine as well but don't just be like "oh so and so is excellent all their stuff is good" I just need something specific to sample before I commit to an entire album

Emma Shapplin (Album: Carmine meo, song: Spente le stelle)
Sade (Smooth operator)
Nightwish (Album: Oceanborn - Swanheart)
Sam Brown (Stop)
Sarah Brightman (Harem (covering Dulce Pontes))
Epica (Album: Consign to oblivion - Solitary ground)

[wkhanna]

.......Cassandra Wilson - New Moon Daughter
Great jazz vocalist. Her voice is very deep, but full of warmth and she has great control........

She gets my vote. :T

[greenjudas]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Joan Armatrading. Try out Me,Myself,I as it is a bit more upbeat than some of her other albums.

I found it hard to stop playing this cd,it is that good! And this is coming from a guy who generally likes the faster,heavier type of music.

I will also back up the other member who recommended Nightwish. Completely different to Joan Armatrading in every way but if a trained female opera singer fronting a melodic metal band sounds interesting, you should try it.

[bigburner]

Joan Armatrading's 2008 album "Into The Blues" is also very good.

Nigel.

[bigburner]

I can't believe no one has mentioned Joan Armatrading. Try out Me,Myself,I

I have that on vinyl. Well it's my wife's actually. You're right - it's a great album. I saw Joan in concert in 1981 (I think) and that album featured heavily.

Nigel.

[mikec]

Laurie Anderson.

[Blindamood]

Laurie Anderson.

Too weird for me!

How about Sheryl Crow? Don't see her mentioned here. I like her sound, but don't necessarily agree with her politics...

[HedgeHog]

I won't debate whether this is the best or not but I've been playing this to death lately.

Linda Ronstadt and the Nelson Riddle Orchestra: For Sentimental Reasons