I need a female jazz vocalist. No Krall, No Norah


I've listened to so much Norah Jones and Diana Krall in the last month I feel like I know the personally. I'm ready to get hooked on a new sultry lady but I need some good suggestions.
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Janis Siegel- Friday Night Special
Lynn Bush- Still Life

Both excellent jazz vocal cds that are recorded well and sound great.
Yeah, Shirley Horn is pretty damn good! MArakanetz has me interested in this Lhasa lady though. I'll have to find her this weekend.
I don't think any of the above approach Shirley Horn (agree with you Newbee. Dianna Krall has a pretty voice. Shame she cannot use it like a jazz singer. With Shirley, if you are interested in subtle use of timing to twist and explore a tune fully, you will find her outstanding. If you just want a pretty voice, then perhaps look elsewhere. I agree also with Newbee on Tierney Sutton - again, someone that knows how to sing jazz, not just a pretty voice to sing ballads.
Well, she's not a new sultry lady, she's an old one now, but she's the one that Diana Krall holds in high esteme, and in my estimation, trys to emulate (unsuccessfully), Shirley Horn. She's a bit more laid back but she's the real thing! She is an excellent piano player, singer, and stylist. Three CD's to start with - "I thought about you", "Close enough for love', and "You won't forget me". all on Verve.
Three other jazz current singers well worth listening to: Mary Stallings, Rene' Marie, and Tierney Sutton. These gals should be around a while judging from their current limited catalog (3 or 4 each).
The latest one I've recently listened to and can't realy stop listening is

LHasa singing spanish in latin romance style.

The sexiest and the most attractive voice I've ever heard.
Patricia Kaas (french blues, chanson)
Meridith Monk (innovative vocal jams)
Lisa Gerrard (sophisticated vocal from Dead Can Dance)
Diana Schuur she's just for 'schuur'!
Flora Purim (latin fusion)
Cesaria Evora (latin fusion)
Sade (smooth jazz)
Basia (electronic fusion and pop)
Guesch Patti (mostly french rock but often with blues)
Lisa Ekdahl. She's amazing. She records with the Peter Nordahl Trio, equally amazing. I highly recommend "When Did You Leave Heaven" and "Back To Earth".
- Cassandra Wilson (New Moon Daughter)
- Joni Mitchell (Both Sides Now)
- Stacey Kent (Close Your Eyes)