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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- Cassandra Wilson (New Moon Daughter)
- Joni Mitchell (Both Sides Now)
- Stacey Kent (Close Your Eyes)
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".
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).