Cassandra Wilson
Cassandra Wilson Born (1955-12-04) December 4, 1955 (age 59) Jackson, Mississippi, United States Genres Jazz Occupation(s) Vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano Years active 1985–present Labels JMT, Winter & Winter, Polygram, DIW, Columbia, Blue Note, eOne, Legacy Associated acts M-Base Collective Website www.cassandrawilson.com Cassandra Wilson (born December 4, 1955) is an American jazz musician, vocalist, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi. Described by critic Gary Giddins 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, Wilson has won two Grammy Awards.