Looking for Jazz emsembles with a guitar flair

Oh, I almost forgot to mention that Vic Juris is on my immediate list of must have now. Especially his album " A Second Look". Sounds very fluent and involving.

As for more current artists, Jake Langley is a great guitarist that you might look into.

Not sure if it qualifies but Diana Krall's guitarist, Anthony Wilson kicks some serious pick on her last two albums. He also has a number of his own with ensembles that might appeal to you though more in the modern vein

I would suggest checking out Jimmy Bruno if you haven't done so already.

I know i'm forgetting a bunch of great ones, but you might like these:
Jackie King... Moon Magic
Jarek Smietana... Cooperation
Ron Affif... 52nd Street
Larry Koonse... Americana
Joe Diorio... Narayani
Skip Heller... Fake Book
Garrison Fewell... Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Follow Ckorody's advice and get the Anthony Wilson solo discs!