Soothing turn for a soulful singer THE words sultry and sexy are never out of place when talking about Jill Scott's music, so it comes as a surprise that she wants her next album to put people to sleep. The American soul, R&B and jazz singer, who makes her Australian tour debut in Melbourne next week, is renowned for her sassy stage presence and soulful voice, channelling everyone from Curtis Mayfield to Nina Simone and Minnie Riperton. Those influences will still be there on her set of lullabies, one of two albums the California-based performer has recorded this year and which will be released early next year.