Gib Wharton with Cassandra Wilson
Posted: 21 Jun 2002 5:54 pm
Walked into a party this evening and heard this wonderful, low, smoky voice on CD in the next room, singing a slow, steaming version of "Skylark". THEN I noticed it was practically a duet between this voice and a pedal steel guitar! Upon inspection, discovered it was Cassandra Wilson, with Gib Wharton on steel. Steel playing was great, very interesting, effective, and unconventional, complimenting Ms. Wilson's voice wonderfully.
By the way, a few cuts later, I heard Ms. Wilson singing a super version of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" by Hank Williams. Needless to say, it was not "country" style, but was deeply emotional, and it was terrific.
Gonna find this CD on Amazon.com and get me one!
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The "Master of Acceptable Tone"
www.jimcohen.com
By the way, a few cuts later, I heard Ms. Wilson singing a super version of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" by Hank Williams. Needless to say, it was not "country" style, but was deeply emotional, and it was terrific.
Gonna find this CD on Amazon.com and get me one!
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The "Master of Acceptable Tone"
www.jimcohen.com