Cassandra Wilson - Belly of the Sun

With her startling interpretations of pop standards, Wilson has proven herself one of the most adventurous vocalists in jazz. A native of Mississippi, she returned to her home state to produce this sultry collection of originals and covers. Robert Johnson’s “Hot Tamales” and Wilson’s own bluesy “Justice” are natural inclusions. More surprising are her dramatic reworkings of The Band’s “The Weight” and Jimmy Webb’s “Wichita Lineman.” Delta inspired.