Cassandra Wilson Quotes

I've often cringed when I heard myself described as a jazz singer. I've always thought of myself as a jazz vocalist.

Cassandra Wilson

• Myself
• Jazz
• Singer
• Vocalist
• Cringed

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• I've often cringed when I heard myself described as a jazz singer. I've always thought of myself as a jazz vocalist.

  

  Cassandra Wilson
  • Myself
  • Jazz
  • Singer