Cassandra Wilson: A Jazz Legacy Lost | Dayton News

Jazz lost a true visionary: Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter, passed away at 70, leaving behind a legacy of innovation that fused blues, soul, and R&B into a uniquely powerful sound. With Grammys for “New Moon Daughter” (1995) and “Loverly” (2009), and Time Magazine’s “America’s Best Singer” title (2001), she redefined jazz’s boundaries. A National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master (2022), she hailed from Jackson, Mississippi — her music echoing home. Collaborating with giants like Wynton Marsalis, John Legend, Jon Batiste, and Ravi Coltrane, she also co-founded the groundbreaking M-Base Collective in 1982. Her profound influence and timeless artistry will echo through generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d67641377c1969a9