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
lrsky
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? :)
Adele. And I am serious. Her new album is mature and superb. Could be the next Streisand, and she is only 21!

Neal
Phaelon,

Her website and press coverage mention the CD All About Jazz

Appears it can be ordered at Amazon but they are either out of stock or using the word CD to tempt us to download? Rachael Price Amazon

But missing is the LP I desperately want by her.