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Cassandra Wilson

American jazz singer, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi (1955–2026)

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Jazz singer

Born in

Jackson

Born

December 4, 1955

Zodiac

Sagittarius

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25,839

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70

age at death

Born
December 4, 1955 in 🇺🇸Jackson
Died
September 1, 2026 (aged 70)
Zodiac
♐︎Sagittarius·goat 🐐
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Cassandra Wilson was an American jazz singer, songwriter and producer from Jackson, Mississippi. She was one of the most successful female jazz singers and has been 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. She won numerous awards, including two Grammys, and was named "America's Best Singer" by Time magazine in 2001.

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Sun Sign

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Moon Sign

Leo♌︎

Dominant Element

Fire

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2024
Day 24,865
Age 68

Teaching at Juilliard

Jan 1, 2024

Began teaching at The Juilliard School.

2023
Day 24,715
Age 67

Performing at Newport Jazz Festival

Aug 4, 2023

Performed at the Newport Jazz Festival.

2021
Day 23,770
Age 65

Releasing 'Take Me To The Light'

Jan 1, 2021

Released the album 'Take Me To The Light'.

2015
Day 21,707
Age 59

Receiving honorary doctorate

May 10, 2015

Received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music.

Day 21,578
Age 59

Releasing 'Another Country'

Jan 1, 2015

Released 'Another Country', exploring themes of place and identity.

Day 21,578
Age 59

Releasing 'Coming Forth By Day'

Jan 1, 2015

Released 'Coming Forth By Day', a Nina Simone tribute.

2010
Day 19,752
Age 54

Releasing 'Silver Pony'

Jan 1, 2010

Released 'Silver Pony', her first independent release.

2008
Day 19,021
Age 52

Releasing 'Loverly'

Jan 1, 2008

Released 'Loverly', an album of jazz standards.

2006
Day 18,291
Age 50

Releasing 'Thunderbird'

Jan 1, 2006

Released 'Thunderbird', produced by Craig Street.

2003
Day 17,195
Age 47

Releasing 'Glamoured'

Jan 1, 2003

Released the album 'Glamoured', featuring diverse musical styles.

1999
Day 15,734
Age 43

Releasing 'Traveling Miles'

Jan 1, 1999

Released 'Traveling Miles', a tribute to Miles Davis.

1996
Day 14,638
Age 40

Releasing 'Songbook'

Jan 1, 1996

Released 'Songbook', a collection of standards and originals.

1995
Day 14,273
Age 39

Releasing 'New Moon Daughter'

Jan 1, 1995

Released the critically acclaimed album 'New Moon Daughter'.

1994
Day 13,908
Age 38

Grammy Award for 'Blue Light Till Dawn'

Jan 1, 1994

Won Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for 'Blue Light Till Dawn'.

1993
Day 13,543
Age 37

Releasing 'Blue Light Till Dawn'

Jan 1, 1993

Album 'Blue Light Till Dawn' released, marking a career turning point.

1955
Day 0
Age 0

Born in Jackson, Mississippi

Dec 4, 1955

Cassandra Wilson, acclaimed jazz singer, was born.