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Cassandra Wilson: Thunderbird
On recent albums Cassandra Wilson has pursued her pared-down sound — acoustic
guitars, discreet percussion — to diminishing effect. Glamoured and Belly of
the Sun were tasteful but, by her standards, hardly essential records.
Thunderbird is a change of direction that succeeds magnificently.
The familiar mix of blues, jazz and soul is here subtly updated for the 21st
century. A good deal of credit must go to her new producer, T. Bone Burnett,
who has brought in keyboards and some low-key beats and loops to create an
expansive background that enhances the drama without ever threatening to
swamp Wilson’s honeyed vocals. Her own songwriting has hit a strong seam,
but once again it’s her blues singing that stands out.
Anyone who thinks the blues is only for whiskery nostalgics should listen to
her spine- tingling seven-minute version of Blind Lemon Jefferson’s Easy
Rider. An early contender for vocal album of the year.
(Blue Note)
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