some genius artists are influential, and some are more one-of-a kind. nobody can say one is better just because of the influence, but that is always a factor to consider. the most influential female vocalist of the late 20th century was Dinah Washington. male vocalist- Frank Sinatra. Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald: much more in the one-of a kind category. Pianists, influential: Bill Evans, Errol Garner. One-of-a-kind: Thelonious Monk, Art Tatum. nobody knows why this is so--just is.

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Miami Mo