Cassandra Wilson

Cassandra Wilson
Wilson in 2007
Wilson in 2007
Background information
Born (1955-12-04) December 4, 1955 (age 68)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationSinger
Years active1985–present
LabelsJMT, Blue Note
Websitecassandrawilson.com

Cassandra Wilson (born December 4, 1955) is an American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi.[1] She is one of the most successful female jazz singers and has been described by critic Gary Giddins[2] as "a singer blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack [who has] expanded the playing field" by incorporating blues, country, and folk music into her work. She has won numerous awards, including two Grammys,[3] and was named "America's Best Singer" by Time magazine in 2001.[4]

  1. ^ "Cassandra Wilson on Allmusic.com". Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  2. ^ Giddins, Gary. (2000). Visions of Jazz: The First Century. Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-513241-0, p. 643.
  3. ^ "All GRAMMY Awards and Nominations for Cassandra Wilson". www.grammy.com. July 28, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  4. ^ Crouch, Stanley (July 9, 2001). "Cassandra Wilson". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved July 28, 2023.