Wilson's repertoire includes both jazz and blues standards and renditions of pop and rock songs. Her contralto voice has been described as bluesy and sultry, and the style of her music ranges from swing to funk to bossa nova. Many of the songs she covers are by artists who usually record in other genres.
Wilson counts the late Miles Davis as one of her greatest influences. In 1989 she performed as the opening act for Davis at the JVC Jazz Festival in Chicago. In 1999 she produced Traveling Miles as a tribute to Davis. The album developed from a series of jazz concerts that she performed at Lincoln Center in November 1997 in Davis's honor and includes three selections based on Davis's own compositions, in which Wilson adapted the original themes.
A Brief Discography
Point of View (1986, JMT)
Days Aweigh (1987, JMT)
Blue Skies (1988, JMT)
Jumpworld (1989, JMT)
She Who Weeps (1990, JMT)
Live (1991, JMT)
After the Beginning Again (1992, JMT)
Dance to the Drums Again (1992, DIW/Columbia)
Blue Light 'til Dawn (1993, Blue Note)
New Moon Daughter (1995, Blue Note)
Rendezvous (with Jacky Terrasson) (1998, Blue Note)
Traveling Miles (1999, Blue Note)
Belly of the Sun (2002, Blue Note)
Glamoured (2003, Blue Note)
Thunderbird (2006, Blue Note)
Loverly (2008, Blue Note)
Silver Pony (2010, Blue Note)
Another Country (2012, eOne)
Official website: www.cassandrawilson.com
Jump World
Cassandra Wilson Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Where crystal create subatomic sound
The mother lode is raw with the rhythym, rhythym
Quantum music goes up and down on
Jump world, jump world
psychomusicians gather together
To sing their songs on the square
You can beam here from anywhere
why don't you jump to jump world?
Phase jump into an other reality
Phase jump into an other reality
Phase jump into an other reality
Phase jump into an other reality
Phase jump into an other reality
let's go, we don't have much time
But I'mma take you in this rhyme
To a place where you can live in bliss
With a groove that moves like this
Cause it's time we had our own
King with a kingdom and his throne
Now jump world is that place I'm talking about
yo wes, we gotta check it out
We been dreaming for far too long
And someone else has been singing our song
That ain't right, it's got to be wrong
And that ain't where we belong
so our leader led us into a better place
So we could get away from the face of danger
And now we're free we can be what we want to be
Since we jumped into reality
Jump world has set us free
This joint is jumping, the bass is thumping
Jump into jump world, jump jump into jump world
we come from a place on the planet
Where crystal create subatomic sound
The mother load is raw with the rhythym, rhythym
Quantum music goes up and down on
Jump world, jump world
move your funky feet to the funky beat
The rhythym ain't hard to keep
If you got soul let it take control
And jump world as good as gold
A little rhythym a little rhyme
Will take you there each and every time
What's mine is yours and what's your is mine
Cause we live in harmony
And we all are family
If you want to be free
You better come on and jump with me
Into jump world
The song "Jump World" by Cassandra Wilson is a euphoric invitation to a utopian place where music and dance are the foundation of society. The lyrics describe a faraway planet where crystal produces "subatomic sound" and "quantum music goes up and down." The opening verses suggest that this society centers around psychomusicians gathering in squares to share their music with each other. The chorus is an urging to "jump to jump world" and "phase jump into another reality" where the groove is infectious, and the soulful beat never stops. The lyrics also suggest that this other-worldly place is a haven where individuals can be free from danger and live in harmony.
The overall theme of the song is the hope for an ideal world where music and dance play a central role, and people live in peace and prosperity. The song invites the listener to join this utopian society and find their groove in a world that is different from our own. The song is both metaphorical and literal: a metaphorical invitation to a better world and a literal invitation to dance.
One of the interesting aspects of the song is that it blends elements of different genres, including jazz, soul, and funk. Cassandra Wilson is known for her jazz-influenced vocal style, and the song features a fusion of jazz and funk rhythms. Another interesting fact is that the song was included in Wilson's Grammy-nominated album, "New Moon Daughter," which was released in 1995. The album was well-received by critics and helped to position Wilson as a jazz artist with a unique style.
Line by Line Meaning
We come from a place on the planet
We are from a unique area on this planet
Where crystal create subatomic sound
This place has crystals that make small vibrations
The mother lode is raw with the rhythym, rhythym
The source of music is natural and unrefined
Quantum music goes up and down on
Music in this place has unpredictable patterns
Jump world, jump world
This place is known as Jump World
Psychomusicians gather together
Musicians with deep insight on music come together
To sing their songs on the square
To perform their music for the public
Why don't you come to jump world?
Why don't you visit Jump World?
You can beam here from anywhere
You can come here from any location by technology
Why don't you jump to jump world?
Why don't you come to Jump World suddenly?
Phase jump into an other reality
Transition immediately into another world
Phase jump into an other reality
Transition immediately into another world
Phase jump into an other reality
Transition immediately into another world
Phase jump into an other reality
Transition immediately into another world
Phase jump into an other reality
Transition immediately into another world
Let's go, we don't have much time
We need to hurry
But I'mma take you in this rhyme
I'll bring you there through this song
To a place where you can live in bliss
A place where you can be truly happy
With a groove that moves like this
With music that has this rhythm
Cause it's time we had our own
It's time we have our own place and identity
King with a kingdom and his throne
A ruler with their own land and power
Now jump world is that place I'm talking about
Jump World is that place
Yo wes, we gotta check it out
Hey Wes, we have to see it for ourselves
We been dreaming for far too long
We have been dreaming for a long time
And someone else has been singing our song
Someone else has been living our dreams
That ain't right, it's got to be wrong
That's not acceptable, it must be wrong
And that ain't where we belong
We don't belong there
So our leader led us into a better place
Our leader helped us find a better location
So we could get away from the face of danger
To escape from any threats
And now we're free we can be what we want to be
Now that we are free, we can be who we want
Since we jumped into reality
Since we arrived in this world
Jump world has set us free
Jump World has given us freedom
This joint is jumping, the bass is thumping
The music is loud and energizing
Jump into jump world, jump jump into jump world
Come into Jump World, dance and be happy
Move your funky feet to the funky beat
Dance to the funky music
The rhythm ain't hard to keep
The rhythm is easy to follow
If you got soul let it take control
Let the music move you
And jump world as good as gold
Jump World is great
A little rhythm a little rhyme
Some music and words
Will take you there each and every time
Will bring you to Jump World every time
What's mine is yours and what's your is mine
We share everything here in Jump World
Cause we live in harmony
We live in peace and agreement
And we all are family
We are all like family in Jump World
If you want to be free
If you want to be free in life
You better come on and jump with me
Come join me in Jump World
Into jump world
Join into Jump World
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Susan HooKong-Taylor
Amazing album! great to hear it again thanks so much!
Carol Anande
Love you woman, your music is GOLDEN
der muck
And at the latest with "Dancing in Dreamtime" I have tears in my eyes ...
This is one of the best albums - I swear! - I was ever allowed to hear.
& it sends me out into a world,
which I just want to embrace and feel filled with love.
Gergely Vince Szalai
(Released: 1990)
Woman On The Edge 4:59
Domination Switch 6:16
Phase Jump 1:37
Lies 3:44
Grand System Masters 4:34
Jump World 4:36
Love Phases Dimensions 5:24
Whirlwind Soldier 4:48
Warm Spot 6:21
Dancing In Dream Time 3:49
Rock This Calling 3:38
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