Blue Skies

Cassandra Wilson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: September 6, 1988
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B00000476M
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,604 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Magnificent Work, May 17, 2000

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MarvelousMarla "MarvyM" (Way down in Dixie) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blue Skies (Audio CD)

I once read an interview with Cassandra Wilson where she said that she didn't want to be a traditional jazz singer because she associated this with wearing gowns and being all ladylike and proper. I read that so long ago that I don't remember the exact words, but that's the gist of her objection. That interview took place years after she recorded Blue Skies, an album of jazz standards. As much as I appreciate the way Ms. Wilson draws upon a variety of influences such that her work now transcends categorization, I would love to hear her do more CDs like this one -- straight up jazz.

I stumbled across Blue Skies in the used Jazz section at Kemp Mill. I can't help but wonder who in the world parted with this gem and why? This early work, released in 1988, proves that Ms. Wilson can hold her own in traditional jazz vocals. She more than covers these standards, she claims them as her own. She even scats! Ms. Wilson's version of "My One and Only Love," is my favorite selection. I would recommend this CD to all the Cassandra Wilson fans, particularly those who have only recently discovered her work.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cassandra Wilson sings standards, September 20, 1998

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This review is from: Blue Skies (Audio CD)

Cassandra Wilson's recent Blue Note records have been justly praised for her ability to blend genres of popular music. This earlier album of jazz standards, however, is simply wonderful -- Wilson's stunning voice (you MUST hear it!) and intellegent singing backed by an equally intellegent trio. There isn't a wasted note anywhere.

Wilson has largely disowned this repetoire, and the straight-ahead jazz vocal style. This album might be the only extended example that we will ever have of what might have happened if she had chosen a more traditional musical path. While I enjoy her more recent albums, and would listen to her sing just about anything, this is the one I play over and over again.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT ALBUM A TRUE HIDDEN GEM, May 7, 2000

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This review is from: Blue Skies (Audio CD)

This is a Hidden Gem.You Don't Hear Cassandra Wilson Sing in a Straight-Up Jazz Style ANymore&that's A Shame.cuz Her VOice Here Showcases The Depth&Many talents this Lady Has.The Music is Great as is The playing.I Love Her 90's&Up Albums but this One Is Incredible.