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About Eva Cassidy

Eva Cassidy was an American singer and musician celebrated for her breathtaking interpretations of jazz, folk, and blues, often blending these genres with elements of gospel, pop, and R&B. Though largely unknown outside her native Washington, D.C. area during her lifetime, her powerful and emotive soprano voice gained posthumous global recognition, making her one of the most beloved and influential vocalists of her generation. Her profound ability to imbue diverse songs with raw emotion and unique musicality cemented her significance in modern music history.

  • Eva Cassidy passed away at the age of 33 in 1996 from melanoma, only achieving widespread international fame several years after her death, notably in the United Kingdom and Ireland, following BBC Radio airplay of her songs like "Fields of Gold" and "Over the Rainbow".
  • Despite her extraordinary talent, Cassidy was famously shy and often struggled with performing in front of large audiences, sometimes preferring to sing in more intimate settings.
  • Record labels found it difficult to categorize her eclectic musical style, which encompassed a vast repertoire from jazz standards to folk, pop, and blues, a factor that contributed to her remaining largely unsigned by major labels during her career.
  • She self-financed the recording of her acclaimed 1996 album, "Live at Blues Alley," by cashing in a pension from her day job at a plant nursery.

Performing Eva Cassidy's music is a deeply rewarding experience for musicians seeking to connect with timeless melodies and emotionally resonant lyrics. Her sheet music is widely available for various skill levels, from intermediate for piano, vocal, and guitar, to arrangements for choral ensembles and other instruments. Musicians are drawn to her unique arrangements and the opportunity to convey the profound depth and sincerity that characterized her vocal delivery, making her songs both challenging and immensely gratifying to interpret.

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