Jo Stafford

United States

About

Sound in a sentence: "Stafford’s voice weaves through arrangements with a smooth, flowing grace, buoyed by rhythmic swings that invite movement while enveloping the listener in a rich emotional embrace."

Jo Stafford's impact on the landscape of American music is profound, embodying a seamless blend of jazz and pop that redefined vocal artistry in the mid-20th century. She carved out a space for emotional authenticity within popular music, connecting with listeners through her warm timbre and nuanced delivery. In an era dominated by rigid genre lines, Stafford's ability to traverse both jazz and pop not only broadened her audience but also enriched the musical tapestry of her time. Stafford approached her craft with meticulous attention to detail, often employing a conversational style that broke down barriers between performer and listener. This intimacy allowed her to innovate traditional vocal techniques, marrying improvisational elements from jazz with the polished precision of pop standards. Her performances often felt spontaneous yet carefully curated, inviting a sense of immediacy and personal connection. In her songwriting, Stafford frequently explored themes of love, nostalgia, and longing, delivering them with a sincerity that resonated deeply. Her storytelling is marked by an evocative simplicity, using relatable imagery and emotionally charged phrasing to create vivid snapshots of human experience. This blend of irony and sincerity in her lyrics reflects a keen understanding of the complexities of affection, making her songs feel both timeless and relevant.

Jo Stafford

About

Discography

Albums ()

At the Supper Club Part II

At the Supper Club Part III

At the Supper Club

The Capitol Rarities 1943-1950

You Belong to Me

Her Greatest Hits

Sincerely Yours

You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me

The Columbia Singles Collection, Vol. 1

International Hits

Jo Stafford on Capitol

The Columbia Hits Collection

Just Reminiscin'

Jo & Friends

Happy Holidays: I Love the Winter Weather

Coming Back Like a Song: 25 Hits 1941-47

Walkin' My Baby Back Home

V-Disc Recordings, Jo Stafford

Spotlight on… Jo Stafford

Drifting and Dreaming with Jo Stafford

Music of My Life

16 Most Requested Songs

Portrait Edition

Capitol Collectors Series

Darlene Remembers Duke, Jonathan Plays Fats

Swingin' Down Broadway

Big Band Sound

The Hits of Jo Stafford

Joyful Season

Jonathan and Darlene's Greatest Hits

Jonathan and Darlene's Greatest Hits: Volume 2

Do I Hear a Waltz?

This Is Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford's Sweet Hour of Prayer

All Alone

Peace in the Valley

Getting Sentimental over Tommy Dorsey

Whispering Hope

Jonathan and Darlene Edwards in Paris

Jo + Jazz

I'll Be Seeing You

Ballad of the Blues

Jo's Greatest Hits

Once Over Lightly

The Piano Artistry of Jonathan Edwards

A Gal Named Jo

Ski Trails

Autumn in New York

Memory Songs

Happy Holiday

Songs of Scotland

Soft and Sentimental

My Heart's in the Highlands

A Portrait of New Orleans

Garden of Prayer

Broadway's Best

Starring Jo Stafford

As You Desire Me

Autumn in New York

Jo Stafford Sings American Folk Songs

Songs for Sunday Evening

Songs of Faith

Kiss Me, Kate

Singles ()

Hey, Good Lookin' / Gambella

Some Enchanted Evening / I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair

The Things We Did Last Summer

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