Kevin Mahogany

Jazz crooner Kevin Mahogany's subdued style is the male equivalent of Diana Krall. In gently swinging fashion, each singer emphasizes lyrics and melody, going for musical emotion over blatant yet empty vocal pyrotechnics. But Mahogany can also dazzle like a soloist when he sees fit. With a baritone that blends Johnny Hartman's sensuality with Joe Williams' feel for the blues, Mahogany's take on standards and modern tunes is always worth hearing. He's cool enough for Clint Eastwood, who featured his vocals on the Johnny Mercer love-in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.