Laura Taylor - Cry Me a River (2012)

Cry me a regret that no one has yet stepped up to fill the sultry vocal gap left when Julie London passed on. Her unique style was a mix of languid phrasing and a smoky alto voice unfortunately fueled by cigarettes. Laura Taylor, a Vegas-based performer, comes close to London's sound. With tasteful accompaniment by guitarist Joe Lano and bassist Tom Warrington, London's takes on the title track and on "Blue Moon" are nearly as evocative as those of her model. A little more rasp in her whisper would have left London's bridges falling down and Taylor as the new fair lady.