Eva Taylor (1895 – 1977) was an influential American jazz vocalist and stage actress hailing from the early 20th century. Born Irene Joy Gibbons in St. Louis, Missouri, she began performing at a young age and took on the stage name "Eva Taylor" as she embarked on her entertainment career. Her contributions to the jazz genre are significant, with her clear, melodious voice gracing numerous recordings during the 1920s and 1930s.

Taylor's career was marked by a fruitful collaboration with her husband, jazz pianist and composer Clarence Williams. Together, the pair recorded a vast array of songs which have since become treasured pieces of the jazz and blues canon. Taylor's versatility and elegant vocal style made her a fixture of the New York music scene, particularly during the Harlem Renaissance. After her initial success, she continued performing well into the 1970s, even appearing on television programs like "The Ed Sullivan Show." Her legacy survives through collections and anthologies of her work, such as "Eva Taylor's Anthology" and the numbered volumes that chronicle her recordings through various stages of her career, helping new generations discover her timeless artistry.