Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, has died - AP News

Cassandra Wilson, the two‑time Grammy‑winning jazz vocalist, songwriter and producer, died at the age of 70 on Wednesday morning in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi.

The Hinds County coroner, Jeramiah Howard, confirmed her death to The New York Times, while her longtime manager, Robert Torre, relayed the news to public‑radio station WBGO. No cause of death has been released at this time.

Born on December 4, 1955, in Jackson, Wilson was the daughter of a bassist and grew up immersed in music. Over a career spanning several decades, she earned two Grammy Awards and became known for her distinctive approach to jazz, often blending it with pop repertoire and offering unconventional interpretations of well‑known songs.

Wilson’s work as a singer, songwriter and producer earned her critical acclaim and a reputation for innovative arrangements that refreshed familiar material while maintaining a deep connection to jazz traditions. Her recordings and live performances contributed to the evolution of contemporary jazz and influenced a generation of musicians.

As of now, details regarding the circumstances of her death remain undisclosed, and further information may be provided by her family or representatives in the coming days.