Louis Armstrong sang that way. His band carried the melody while he presented the song's rhythmic essence. Early bebop singers used a similar method. You still hear the melody, but she adds new instruments and new elements to create an exciting and different sound, while maintaining the essence of the music. Her musical style doesn't appeal to everyone.
Some folks like to hear melody and rhythm delivered in the traditional fashion.
But if you're open to musical innovation, listen to the wonderful, quirky sound of this Diva of Deconstruction. Guitarist Kenny Burrell plays Yoshi's June 28-July 1. Vocalist Faye Carol performs at Bruno's Cork Club, June 30. The great drummer Billy Higgins passed away May 3 in Los Angeles. Earlier in the 1990s he had undergone two liver transplants and he recently faced liver problems once again.