CASSANDRA WILSON’S BILLIE HOLIDAY TRIBUTE

Written by Charles WaringThursday, 26 February 2015 09:48 - Last Updated Thursday, 26 February 2015 09:52

Double Grammy-winner, jazz chanteuse CASSANDRA WILSON, is releasing her debut longplayer for Columbia Records on April 7th. It's called 'Coming Forth By Day' and pays homage to the legendary jazz vocalist, Billie Holiday (its release coincides with the100th anniversary of 'Lady Day's' birth). The album features twelve tracks (eleven associatedwith Billie Holiday plus one original) and is produced by Nick Launay, a producer who haspreviously worked with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Arcade Fire, while string arrangementsare provided by Van Dyke Parks.

Says Wilson: "'Coming Forth By Day' is a homage dedicated to the beauty, power andgenius of Billie Holiday. A collection of musical spells, prescriptions for navigating thedubious myths surrounding her life and themes, this record is a vehicle for there-emergence of Billie's song book in the 21st century ."

Look out for an interview with the singer on SJF soon.

'COMING FORTH BY DAY' IS RELEASED VIA COLUMBIAON APRIL 7TH 2015.

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