Is there a more beautiful and dynamic voice in contemporary jazz than that of Cassandra Wilson? It's hard to think of one. She manages to move effortlessly from one form to another, maintaining a bold, almost husky, tone.
Her performances are pure poetry, and she is rightly considered to be one of the most important jazz vocalists of her generation. Every aspiring jazz vocalist should study her many recordings.
She's also a stunning beauty and charismatic performer of the first order. Check out her deeply soulful version of "You Don't Know What Love Is." It will give you chills:
If you ever get the chance to see/hear her in person, don't pass it up.
Her performances are pure poetry, and she is rightly considered to be one of the most important jazz vocalists of her generation. Every aspiring jazz vocalist should study her many recordings.
She's also a stunning beauty and charismatic performer of the first order. Check out her deeply soulful version of "You Don't Know What Love Is." It will give you chills:
If you ever get the chance to see/hear her in person, don't pass it up.
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