After blogging about Kids Music Grownups Can Enjoy, I started thinking- there's a whole lot of music that adults can easily share with kids.  Generally, unless you're listening to 50 Cent or Marilyn Manson, most grownup music is ripe to be shared with young listeners.  If not for my mom, I may never have discovered Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, or Billie Holiday.

Here are some recording artists and albums that work well for babies, grownups, and everybody in-between:

For the Jazz fan:

	If you like Ella, also check out Lambert, Hendricks and Ross.  Their fast, fun version of Cottontail (listen here) is perfect as a lead-in to a story like Peter Rabbit. Some kids may also want to try their hand at scat singing!
Ella Fitzgerald
The Best of the Song Books

	You might recognize Blossom's sweet, melodic voice from her work on SchoolHouse Rock  (She did both Unpack Your Adjectives and Figure 8.)  Little Jazz Bird and Surrey With the Fringe On Top are well suited for little listeners and jazz birds alike.
Blossom Dearie
Blossom Dearie

Jazz is a great way to introduce kids to the unique sounds of different instruments.  For a fun jump around, dance session, also try Squirrel Nut Zippers or Louis Prima.

 For the Bossanova Baby:

		Gilberto's signature style- a whispery voice and unaccompanied guitar make all of his Brazilian offerings perfect for soothing a baby at bedtime.
Joao Gilberto	Stan Getz and Joao Gilberto
Best of Joao Gilberto	Getz/Gilberto

For the Alterna-Rock and Folksy Parents:

	Johnson's Banana Pancakes is a fun choice for a weekend morning family sing-along.
Jack Johnson
In Between Dreams

	You might remember Drake's Pink Moon from that popular Volkswagen commercial.  His soft vocals are lullaby-like and very soothing.
Nick Drake
Pink Moon

The above selections are just a handful of my own favorites. 

What types of music to you enjoy sharing with your children?