Warner Theatre (Washington, DC)
Grammy Award-winner Cassandra Wilson has established herself as one of today's great vocalists, and was named "America's Best Singer" by Time Magazine. She's known for her rich, bluesy voice, which she'll showcase on original songs and inventive interpretations of jazz standards.
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Grammy Award-winner Cassandra Wilson has established herself as one of today’s great vocalists and was named "America's Best Singer" by Time Magazine. Her voice is almost as visual as it is audible with velvet-like vocals wrapped around her own jazzy blues compositions or inventive interpretations of jazz standards. Her audience appeal blurs the boundaries between both urban & smooth jazz—truly a one-of-a-kind performer!
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