Point of View (1985)

About this title: Cassandra Wilson's debut as a leader features the chance-taking singer in a funky M-Base setting. The overcrowded ensembles (played by altoist Steve Coleman, trombonist Grachan Moncur III, guitarist Jean-Paul Bourelly, bassist Lonnie Plaxico, and drummer Mark Johnson) did not leave much space for a singer, but the flexible Wilson did her best to find a role for her voice, and she sounds enthusiastic. In addition to group originals, the sextet performs "Blue in Green" (which has Wilson's lyrics) and "I Wished on the Moon." Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks:

1. Square Roots [Wilson]
2. Blue in Green [Davis/Evans/Wilson]
3. Never [Coleman/Wilson]
4. Desperate Move [Coleman]
5. Love and Hate [Moncur]
6. I Am Waiting [Wilson]
7. I Wished on the Moon [Parker/Rainger]
8. I Thought You Knew [Bourelly]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.