Another Country (Cassandra Wilson album)

Another Country

Company type	Studio album
Industry	Music
Founder	Cassandra Wilson, Fabrizio Sotti
Products	Music album
Parent	eOne Records, Ojah Media Group

Another Country represents a studio album by vocalist Cassandra Wilson, showcasing the guitar work, songwriting, and production contributions of Italian guitarist and producer Fabrizio Sotti. Distributed through eOne Records, this release marks the conclusion of Wilson's two-decade-long association with Blue Note.

Background

The album Another Country features a fusion of original compositions, instrumental pieces, and arrangements emerging from the creative partnership between Wilson and Sotti. The closing song, “Olomuroro,” is distinguished by backup vocals performed by the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Chamber Choir. Recording sessions took place in both Florence, Italy and New Orleans, Louisiana, with mixing handled by John Fischbach at Piety Street. The album was issued by Ojah Media Group alongside E1 Entertainment.

Reception

Thom Jurek from AllMusic acclaimed Wilson as "arguably the greatest living female jazz singer," highlighting her progressive songwriting and exploration of musical frontiers on this, her nineteenth album. Jeff Simon of The Buffalo News drew attention to the intimate exchanges between voice and guitar throughout the record, underscoring Wilson’s steadfast commitment to artistic authenticity.

Daniel Spicer of the BBC noted that the album exudes warmth through Wilson’s sincere vocal expression. Mikael Wood from Time Out pointed out her characteristic shadowy sensuality permeating the varied tracks. Nate Chinen of The New York Times praised the title piece as a vivid and sensuous love ballad that intertwines emotional fulfillment with nuanced tension.

Track listing

1. "Red Guitar" (Cassandra Wilson)
2. "No More Blues" (Wilson, Fabrizio Sotti)
3. "O sole mio" (Arranged by Wilson and Sotti)
4. "Deep Blue" (Sotti)
5. "Almost Twelve" (Wilson, Sotti)
6. "Passion" (Wilson, Sotti)
7. "When Will I See You Again" (Wilson, Sotti)
8. "Another Country" (Wilson, Sotti)
9. "Letting You Go" (Sotti)
10. "Olomuroro" (Wilson, Sotti, Olalekan Babalola)

Personnel

Band

• Cassandra Wilson – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
• Fabrizio Sotti – Electric and Acoustic Guitar
• Mino Cinelu – Percussion
• Lekan Babalola – Percussion
• Nicola Sorato – Electric Bass
• Julien Labro – Accordion
• New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Chamber Choir – Vocals on "Olomuroro"

Production

• Produced by Cassandra Wilson and Fabrizio Sotti
• Engineering team: Max Bacchin, Simone “Keemo” Tonsi, Giorgio Piovan, John Fischbach
• Assistant engineers: Francesco Baldi, Wes Fontenot
• Mixing and mastering completed by John Fischbach and Wes Fontenot

Charts

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Chart (2012)	Peak position
US Top Current Albums (Billboard)	171