The Very Best Of Jazz Louis Armstrong Frank Sinatra Norah John Diana Krall Ella Fitzgerald < Newest • Checklist >

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, jazz found a new commercial life through and Norah Jones .

blurred the lines between jazz, folk, and pop. Her debut, Come Away With Me , became a global phenomenon, proving that the understated, "less-is-more" jazz aesthetic still resonated in a loud, digital age. Why This Lineup Matters In the late 1990s and early 2000s, jazz

revitalized the piano-vocalist tradition. With her smoky alto and sophisticated arrangements, she brought a sensual, late-night atmosphere back to the charts with albums like The Look of Love . You can hear Armstrong’s rhythm in Sinatra’s phrasing,

This quintet represents the of jazz. You can hear Armstrong’s rhythm in Sinatra’s phrasing, and Fitzgerald’s tonal clarity in Krall’s delivery. They are the essential entry points for any listener looking to understand the soul of the genre. she brought a sensual

The names , Frank Sinatra , Ella Fitzgerald , Diana Krall , and Norah Jones represent the pillars of jazz across three different centuries . Together, they trace the evolution of the genre from its brassy roots in New Orleans to the sophisticated lounge and "Cool Jazz" sounds of today. The Foundation: Armstrong and Fitzgerald