Traveling Miles
Cassandra Wilson · 1999
62 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A seamless blend of jazz and contemporary sounds that evokes rich emotional landscapes and cultural storytelling.
Traveling Miles is an album by Cassandra Wilson, released in 1999. A seamless blend of jazz and contemporary sounds that evokes rich emotional landscapes and cultural storytelling. 'Traveling Miles' received significant critical acclaim, including a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album, highlighting Wilson's ability to challenge traditional jazz norms. It also solidified her role in redefining jazz for a contemporary audience, influencing a new generation of artists who sought to merge various genres with jazz foundations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Traveling Miles sound like?
A seamless blend of jazz and contemporary sounds that evokes rich emotional landscapes and cultural storytelling. Rooted in jazz.
What makes Traveling Miles by Cassandra Wilson notable?
'Traveling Miles' received significant critical acclaim, including a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album, highlighting Wilson's ability to challenge traditional jazz norms. It also solidified her role in redefining jazz for a contemporary audience, influencing a new generation of artists who sought to merge various genres with jazz foundations. Upon the release of 'Traveling Miles' in 1999, Cassandra Wilson was transitioning into a period of artistic exploration after her critically acclaimed album 'New Moon Daughter'. This album marked her deep dive into integrating diverse influences, including African music and pop standards, showcasing her evolution as a jazz artist at the forefront of genre blending.
How many songs are on Traveling Miles?
Traveling Miles has 12 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Run the Voodoo Down Standout 4:36
- 2 Traveling Miles Standout 4:52
- 3 Right Here, Right Now 5:57
- 4 Time After Time Standout 4:08
- 5 When the Sun Goes Down 6:05
- 6 Seven Steps 6:44
- 7 Someday My Prince Will Come 3:53
- 8 Never Broken (ESP) 5:13
- 9 Resurrection Blues (Tutu) 6:11
- 10 Sky and Sea (Blue in Green) 5:24
- 11 Piper 5:03
- 12 Voodoo Reprise 4:15
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