It was shocking news to hear of the sudden death of jazz singer Zan Gardner, who was killed in a car crash. I had the pleasure of working and recording with Zan many times over the years. Rather than trying to describe her, her music and her spirit, please read this article about her in The Philadelphia Enquirer, they say it better than I can.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/obituaries/20070506_Nontraditional_singer_became_Phila__standard.html
Zan, you are dearly missed.