| Days Aweigh | ||||
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| Released | 1987 | |||
| Recorded | May 1987 | |||
| Studio | Systems Two, Brooklyn. | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 51:58 | |||
| Label | JMT JMT 870012 | |||
| Producer | Stefan F. Winter, Steve Coleman, Cassandra Wilson | |||
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Days Aweigh is the second studio album by American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson. [1] It was originally released on the JMT label in 1987 and later rereleased on Winter & Winter. [2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD |  [5] |
| The Virgin Encyclopedia of Eighties Music | [6] |
AllMusic's Scott Yanow stated that "this is advanced free funk dance music." [3]
All tracks composed by Cassandra Wilson; except where indicated
Production notes:
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Days Aweigh (Cassandra Wilson album).
