Speaking of celebs like Eartha Kitt, of who the general public generally doesn't consider jazz singers, Doris Day is another talented singer which comes to mind. In addition to her Big Band singer songs (Sentimental Journey, and 50's vocals, check out her jazz duet album pairing with both jazz piano & classical conducter great Anrde Previn in the song Close Your Eyes featured on the 1960 album entitled DUET .

Almost forgot . . . when I was growing up, I used to spot Ms Day at the Safeway Supermarket in Carmel Valley. Does that count?

Scott