Jewel Bass is a significant figure in the realm of Southern Soul and R&B, having lent her distinctive, richly expressive voice to numerous recordings since the late 1960s. As a session singer for Malaco Records, she became an indispensable component of their signature sound, contributing to hits by artists like Bobby Bland and Z.Z. Hill. Beyond her contributions as a background vocalist, Bass's solo work, particularly her album "Let Your Love Rain Down on Me," has cemented her place in the annals of soul music. Her style is characterized by deep emotional resonance and a soulful, gospel-infused approach to vocal delivery.