Lizzie Thomas

Born: April 17

Lizzie Thomas is a premier jazz vocalist in New York City, performing alongside some of the genre's most iconic names. Known for her storytelling, adventurous arrangements, and stunning vocal ability, Lizzie’s dedication to the Great American Songbook has solidified her place in the city's vibrant jazz scene.

Born in Pittsburgh, raised in the South, and educated at Belmont in Nashville, Lizzie burst onto the New York City jazz scene. Her critically acclaimed albums, New Sounds From The Jazz Age and Duo Encounters, established her as a leading voice in jazz. The NYC Jazz Record named her one of the best concerts you can attend in New York.

Jazz Divas

By Carmen McRae

Label: Metro Select
Released: 2012
Track listing: I Was Doing All Right; Cry Me A River; What Is This Thing Called love; Love For Sale; I've Got The World On A String; My Baby Just Cares For Me; Lover Man; Black Coffee; I'm Through With love; Teach Me Tonight; Lush Life; Baltimore Oriole; Someone To Watch Over Me; Something Cool; The Lady Is A Tramp; Sentimental Journey; All Of You; Twisted; Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love); You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To; When Your Lover Has Gone; Anything Goes; Fever; I Want To Be Evil; Easy Street; Nice Work If You Can Get it; Good Morning, Heartache; I Wanna Be Loved By You; I Get A Kick Out Of You; Misty; Don't Smoke In Bed; Come Rain Or Come Shine; Lullaby Of Birdland; Old Devil Moon; And That Reminds Me; Takes Two To Tango; The Late, Late Show; Make Love To Me; Don't You Know; As I Love You; You're Crying; Blossom's Blues;

Jazz Divas

By Nancy Wilson

Label: Columbia
Released: 1997
Track listing: Take Five; Smooth Sailing; I'm A Fool To Want You; Blue Rose; Everything Must Change; Murder, He Says; How Deep Is The Ocean?; Black Coffee; Thou Swell; Bewitched; Ain't She Sweet; Day Dream;