biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (October 2007) Cassandra Wilson Jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson performing at the "Charlie Parker Jazz Festival" in Tompkins Square Park, New York City on Sunday, August 26, 2007. Background information Born December 4, 1955 (1955-12-04) (age 55) Jackson, Mississippi, United States Genres Jazz, Blues, Occupations vocalist, songwriter, producer, arranger Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano Years active 1985–present Labels JMT, Winter & Winter, Polygram, DIW, Columbia, Blue Note, EMI Associated acts M-Base Collective Website cassandrawilson.com Cassandra Wilson (born December 4, 1955) is an American jazz musician, vocalist, songwriter, and producer from Jackson, Mississippi. Described by critic Gary Giddins as "a singer blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack [who has] expanded the playing field" by incorporating country, blues and folk music into her work, Wilson has won two Grammy Awards..