Blue Skies cover

Blue Skies

Cassandra Wilson · 1988

51 min · 10 tracks · jazz

A captivating blend of jazz standards and rich vocal textures that evoke a timeless elegance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon releasing 'Blue Skies' in 1988, Cassandra Wilson was transitioning from her early career as a jazz vocalist into a more recognized artist in the genre. This album followed her debut, 'Point of View', and marked her first significant step towards establishing a unique vocal style that incorporated elements of blues and folk into traditional jazz forms.
Stylistic neighbors
Diana Krall· Norah Jones· Esperanza Spalding

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Shall We Dance 7:20
  • 2 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 5:46
  • 3 I've Grown Accustomed to His Face 5:15
  • 4 I Didn't Know What Time It Was 4:51
  • 5 Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You 5:04
  • 6 I'm Old Fashioned 3:07
  • 7 Sweet Lorraine 5:31
  • 8 My One and Only Love 6:02
  • 9 Autumn Nocturne 5:01
  • 10 Blue Skies 3:07

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