Cassandre McKinley has never been compared to another famous singer "before… Read Full Bio ↴Cassandre McKinley has never been compared to another famous singer "before her time". Instead, McKinley has enriched her musical surroundings with something complimentary and refreshingly new - while keeping it simple.
McKinley grew up 20 minutes outside of Boston - a place she envisioned herself being from early on. She began training as a singer, dancer and actress at 14, but was never extreme in her focus for one or the other. The dance company she studied and performed with kept her well rounded and allowed her frequent trips to Boston and NYC for auditions and commercial work. She began working with vocal coach while attending The Boston Conservatory of Music.
After college McKinley worked as a waitress, model, secretary, courier and anything else that would afford her rent in the city. She took advantage of city living by attending open mic nights and jam sessions. She took any and all vocal work available; commercials, demo recordings, weddings, at church in the gospel choir, Big Bands, Rock bands - any kind of band. Her natural capability to perform all styles of music made it easy to find work. A few guest appearances in larger venues (The House of Blues, Ryles Jazz Club) gave her the "singing-for-a-live-audience" fever and started her on a quest to appear as a headliner. It had become clear to those that had worked with McKinley, to her fans, and McKinley herself that Jazz was not only something she had a special knack for - she felt more passion for it than any other style of music.
A voice over for a locai car dealership lead to her first legitimate jazz gig - she was asked to sing the jingle "live" and follow with a night of jazz music at the dealer's showroom. McKinley enlisted help by hiring the best jazz musican's Boston had to offer to support her - from that point on, she would continue cultivating musical relationships that would strenthen her artistically. Dick Johnson (Artie Shaw Orchestra), Herb Pomeroy, Al Vega and a list of local legends - world class performers - all spent time with McKinley with a willingness to advise and educate the young singer. "Friendships like these are a gift - those gentlemen shared thier philosophies with me - they each taught me to trust my instincts". McKinley admits that the jazz form and the art of "improvisation" appeals to her. "I love the freedom that comes with singing jazz - although there is still a form to the music, it can move and bend - it all depends on what's inside the soul and how you happen to apply it".
When asked who her influences are, she answers with a surprising mix. "Dinah Washington, Anita O'Day, Miles Davis, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Cat Stevens, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson - even Elvis. Drawing from this diverse group, McKinley has developed a sound and style that is unique to her like leaves on a tree. Her soulful blend is simple, yet sophisticated - true and distinctive.
Cassandre was recognized as a "Jazz Diva" in Arts Around Boston Magazine - a term she only feels comfortable with because of the talented women included alongside her in the article; Rebecca Parris and Carol Sloan were among them.
Cassandre has just released her debut album under the MAXJAZZ label titled ”TIL TOMORROW - Remembering Marvin Gaye”. In this body of work, McKinley delivers her interpretation of selected music Gaye wrote, co-wrote and performed throughout his career. From inception to execution, McKinley's sensitivity to Gaye's message and her rich, warm sound combine to pull this project far, far away from the ordinary. Creating a genre that just fits between Jazz, Smooth Jazz and R & B, "Til Tomorrow" is a rich exploration into Nu-Jazz and Soul - focusing on the "soul".
"Making this album was like reading over old pages from my journals - it was a beautiful opportunity to see where it is I've been and then, take a moment to anticipate what may be ahead."
McKinley grew up 20 minutes outside of Boston - a place she envisioned herself being from early on. She began training as a singer, dancer and actress at 14, but was never extreme in her focus for one or the other. The dance company she studied and performed with kept her well rounded and allowed her frequent trips to Boston and NYC for auditions and commercial work. She began working with vocal coach while attending The Boston Conservatory of Music.
After college McKinley worked as a waitress, model, secretary, courier and anything else that would afford her rent in the city. She took advantage of city living by attending open mic nights and jam sessions. She took any and all vocal work available; commercials, demo recordings, weddings, at church in the gospel choir, Big Bands, Rock bands - any kind of band. Her natural capability to perform all styles of music made it easy to find work. A few guest appearances in larger venues (The House of Blues, Ryles Jazz Club) gave her the "singing-for-a-live-audience" fever and started her on a quest to appear as a headliner. It had become clear to those that had worked with McKinley, to her fans, and McKinley herself that Jazz was not only something she had a special knack for - she felt more passion for it than any other style of music.
A voice over for a locai car dealership lead to her first legitimate jazz gig - she was asked to sing the jingle "live" and follow with a night of jazz music at the dealer's showroom. McKinley enlisted help by hiring the best jazz musican's Boston had to offer to support her - from that point on, she would continue cultivating musical relationships that would strenthen her artistically. Dick Johnson (Artie Shaw Orchestra), Herb Pomeroy, Al Vega and a list of local legends - world class performers - all spent time with McKinley with a willingness to advise and educate the young singer. "Friendships like these are a gift - those gentlemen shared thier philosophies with me - they each taught me to trust my instincts". McKinley admits that the jazz form and the art of "improvisation" appeals to her. "I love the freedom that comes with singing jazz - although there is still a form to the music, it can move and bend - it all depends on what's inside the soul and how you happen to apply it".
When asked who her influences are, she answers with a surprising mix. "Dinah Washington, Anita O'Day, Miles Davis, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Cat Stevens, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson - even Elvis. Drawing from this diverse group, McKinley has developed a sound and style that is unique to her like leaves on a tree. Her soulful blend is simple, yet sophisticated - true and distinctive.
Cassandre was recognized as a "Jazz Diva" in Arts Around Boston Magazine - a term she only feels comfortable with because of the talented women included alongside her in the article; Rebecca Parris and Carol Sloan were among them.
Cassandre has just released her debut album under the MAXJAZZ label titled ”TIL TOMORROW - Remembering Marvin Gaye”. In this body of work, McKinley delivers her interpretation of selected music Gaye wrote, co-wrote and performed throughout his career. From inception to execution, McKinley's sensitivity to Gaye's message and her rich, warm sound combine to pull this project far, far away from the ordinary. Creating a genre that just fits between Jazz, Smooth Jazz and R & B, "Til Tomorrow" is a rich exploration into Nu-Jazz and Soul - focusing on the "soul".
"Making this album was like reading over old pages from my journals - it was a beautiful opportunity to see where it is I've been and then, take a moment to anticipate what may be ahead."
Anyone But You
Cassandre McKinley Lyrics
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Al-e-x First saw you when I was young A frightened boy and…
Alexz Johnson They put my poster on the wall They watch and wait…
Alexz Johnson feat. Tyler Kyte They put my poster on the wall They watch and wait…
Ava Max Just wanna be loved Just wanna be loved Just wanna be loved …
Ben Johnson I wouldn’t be checking my phone Oh no Sayin’ sorry boys But …
Bobby Comstock & The Counts I hadn't anyone till you, I was a lonely one 'til…
Cheat Codes Ain't no new friends in the Benzo When we're rollin', we…
Claire Johnston It's easy Like breathing To follow where you lead me Out of…
Counting Crows I'm always thinking Of someone new I'm never sitting OK w…
Dave Dudley What makes you think I'm just a weakly that I'll…
Elizabeth McQueen There'll never be anyone else But you for me Never ever be J…
Geraldine Quinn I'm sorry I hurt you I didn't mean to make you…
God Is My Co-Pilot I wish I were in East St. Louis, Being beaten and…
Hawk Nelson Is it a dream? Is it real life? Is it…
Hinder Sorry I didn’t call Before I showed up here drunk and…
Jenna Lee-James We get it We get it You're cool We get it We get it You're…
Jenna Lee-James feat. Dean Collinson There'll never be anyone else But you for me Never ever be J…
Jewel I haven't been out lately There's too much going on My fri…
Jim Wolfe under skies that drop no rain Life goes by with little…
Late Tuesday The years they take their toll, but I am glad…
Lighthearted I don't love anyone but you Don't love anyone but you Don't…
Michael Cera & Ellen Page You're a part-time lover and a full-time friend The monkey o…
Monument To Thieves I won’t ever be good in your eyes Won’t ever live…
Mumps You can blow the world away me too, me too. But…
Original TV Soundtrack They put my poster on the wall They watch and wait…
outsider heart You need me now But I'm an hour away I broke my…
Princessa I know, anyone but you boy Oh baby I love you I…
Reawaken Why are you so frightened Are you lost and forgotten Perhaps…
Richard Kates Anyone but you Anyone but you. I walk alone and think of…
Ross John Martin Open up my window light And let your love shine…
Ruth Brown There'll never be anyone else But you for me Never ever be J…
RX Bandits i know i was wrong so please just take this offering,…
Sarah! You ain't nothing but a heartbreak comin down the line I…
Sean Patrick McGraw There'll never be anyone else But you for me Never ever be J…
Sissy I'll fall in love with anyone but you With anyone but…
Still Woozy Anyone but you couldn't get it You're gonna back up off…
Syl Johnson if someone had told me that you were going to leave i…
Tania Saleh I can't think of anyone but you When I sleep and…
The Choir This is hard to say, but as I wandered through…
The Mumps You can blow the world away me too, me too. But…
The Pandoras There'll never be anyone else But you for me Never ever be J…
The Samples Did you see this coming From somewhere far away? Standing in…
Youth Choir I see you everywhere I see Your Spirit moving It's moving …
平子理沙 There'll never be anyone else But you for me Never ever be J…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Cassandre McKinley:
After the Dance Dance with me, come on dance pretty baby Dance with me,…
I Want You I want you, the right way I want you, but i…
I Wish It Would Rain Sunshine blue skies please go away The girl has found anothe…
I Wonder I wonder my little darling Where can you be in this…
If This World Were Mine If this world were mine, I'd place at your feet All…
Let's Get It on I've been really tryin', baby Tryin' to hold back this feel…
Pride and Joy You are my pride and joy And I just love you,…
Til Tomorrow Baby, baby, baby Baby please don't go Don't you know I still…
Trouble Man I come up hard baby, but now I'm cool I didn't…
Trouble Man: Trouble Man I come up hard baby, but now I'm cool I didn't…
Yesterday Yesterday All my trouble seemed so far away Now it looks a…
You I want you, the right way I want you, but i…
You're the One for Me Maybe, there'll come a time when I won't be sad…
Your Precious Love Everyday, there's something new honey, to keep me loving you…
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