“I like songs that tell stories—songs that move you inward.” — Cassandra Wilson She grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, learned piano and guitar early on, and later became part of the M-Base collective in New York—an environment that pushed her toward new rhythmic and harmonic ideas. That foundation set the stage for the sound many of us know her for: the deep, earthy blend of jazz, blues, folk, and Americana. Wishing Cassandra Wilson a warm and creative birthday today 🎉🎈 | JazzCorner

A most beautiful and moving version of "The Redemption Song" sung by Cassandra Wilson who is celebrating her birthday today. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Cassandra moved to New York after a time in New Orleans in the early 80s. Her repertoire moved towards a broad synthesis of blues, pop, jazz, world music, and country. Although she continues to perform originals and standards, she adopted songs as diverse as Robert Johnson's "Come On in My Kitchen," Joni Mitchell's "Black Crow," The Monkees' "

Cassandra Wilson has used her distinctive voice and fascinating arrangements of standards, in not just jazz, but blues, country, and folk as well, to create a body of work that has expanded the definition of jazz. Happy birthday Cassandra!🎉 "Waters of March" w/ Grégoire Maret, Brandon Ross, Lonnie Plaxico and Jeff Haynes. | JazzCorner