Who is the World's Best 'New' Female Vocalist


It has to be Renee Olstead--she's remarkable, with talents that literally dwarf other female artists. Before you think of who is better, let me explain.
For me, it's about the voice first...I have to love the texture, totally personal here...a love it hate it kind of thing. For example, for many years including this one, I've felt that Karen Carpenter had about the most beautiful voice, I suppose, just in terms of texture, that I'd ever heard. Perfect pitch, (without pitch correction I believe) beautiful pronunciation, diction...all the components for my taste.
What was lacking was that 'style' that special vocalization that some performers, who are musically gifted have...think Clifford Brown's trumpet versus practically everyone else. Chris Botti emulates him, but isn't quite there...excellent but not really a Clifford.
Renee, does things with her voice, a 'cry' in her voice at times, going into her 'head' voice (falsetto in males) with ease...a probably 4 octave range...SHE'S remarkable.
Buy her albums!
Her first album is remarkable, and maybe better, (more a function of what music you prefer, as she matured some in the interim).
As a frequent poster on Audiogon, I think we have a responsibility to one another to make suggestions which have helped us find the 'magic'...this girl has the magic.

Good listening.

Larry
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Lrsky
I'm the guy who, in 1962 at age 13 listened to Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley with my turntable (suitcase jobbie) set on repeat, all night for weeks.

and Isochronism
Yeah, Nancy Wilson is an "ALL TIME" favorite of mine!!!!!

Please note my recommendation for Rachael Price and notice the comment from none other than Nancy Wilson on the web site:
“"I think she´s brilliant, I love her.… There´s so much that´s good: the body, the depth, the warmth, and the enunciation!” - Nancy Wilson

I agree with Nancy.
Anyway, it's not a contest. I understand the love for all these new artists, what would our collection be with only one LP?

I wish Rachael Price was on LP, so far only digital and I've communicated with her manager and others about releasing on vinyl to no avail.

As young as Rachael and Renee are it's possible they never listened on a turntable.
Albert,
Thanks for the heads up on Rachael Price. I listened to excerpts on Amazon and couldn’t agree with you more. Problem is, I can’t find any of her CDs for sale, only downloads. Are you teasing us? :)