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Cassandra Wilson Coming Forth By Day: A Celebration Of Billie Holiday

Apr 3, 2015 Knight Theater

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Overview

Join Cassandra Wilson as she celebrates Billie Holiday's 100th Birthday.  Recording is now underway for Cassandra's new album, due in February 2015, commemorating Holiday's prestigious career.  The record will feature collaborations with members of the Bad Seeds, Van Dyke Parks, and T Bone Burnett.  Named America's Best Singer by Time Magazine stating, "Soulful, sensual and lyrical, she's carrying on the tradition of great jazz vocalists."  A two time Grammy Award winning artist, Down Beat magazine's Jazz Vocalist of the Year for three consecutive years, and multiple honors in the Jazz genre, Cassandra has changed the way people think about jazz.  "A dream of mine is happening.  I've been in love with Billie Holiday's voice since the moment I heard it, and she has inspired me throughout my career" - Cassandra Wilson.

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