I think my favorite album in the ENTIRE world is Shoshana Bean's album Spectrum. The soul, rasp, grit, and pure emotion combined with the jazzy big band- nothing compares.
If you haven't listened to this masterpiece, I would do it as soon as possible- just listen from top to bottom (there are 10 songs, some covers and some originals- I promise you won't be disappointed).
Also, if you have listened to it, what is your favorite song on it? Would love to hear some of your thoughts.