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Sarah Vaughan: Vocal Virtuosity (~npr)
March 26, 2008
Sarah Vaughan was affectionately known as both "Sassy" and "The Divine One," nicknames that reflect the remarkable variety she brought to her singing. Vaughan's inimitable vocal abilities included an incredibly wide range, extraordinarily diverse tonal colors and amazing breath control, all rooted in a heartfelt passion to express herself.
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Showing posts with label Sarah Vaughan. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Videos: Sarah Vaughan and Her Trio - Fly Me To The Moon
Sarah Vaughan - vocals
Johnny Veith - piano
Gus Mancuso - Bass
Eddy Pucci - Drums
(1969)
(Credits taken from YouTube)
Friday, February 3, 2012
Albums: Sarah Vaughan - Verve Jazz Masters.42: The Jazz Sides (1995)
Sarah Vaughan - Verve Jazz Masters.42:
"The Jazz Sides" (1995)
"The Jazz Sides" (1995)
Album review ~cduniverse.com
Modern jazz, with its emphasis on the cool, can often warp a song beyond recognition. As the performer experiments and tinkers with tunes, this sometimes means a substitution of technical brilliance for simplicity. Sarah Vaughan, however, can be wildly innovative and still score a direct hit in the ears and hearts of her audience. For instance, Vaughan's version of "I Feel Pretty" captures all the charm of the WEST SIDE STORY composition, at the same time imbuing it with a singular energy that enhances the song, altering it just enough to thrill the listener. She often changes aspects of a song, improving the piece's dynamics with her sense of tempo and range, such as on "Prelude to a Kiss." She's the proverbial singer who could make the phone book sound good.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Interview: Sarah Vaughan / Les Tomkins (~jazzprofessional.com)
As a long—time enthusiast for your work, Sarah, I’ve been looking forward to this conversation. I attended your opening performance at Ronnie Scott’s, and I enjoyed it immensely.
Oh, thank you. I thought it was a beautiful opening. I think it was better the second show, because I was so nervous on the first one.
Well, nobody would have known it, really. Certainly, your appearing in a club in this country is long overdue.
I almost got in Ronnie’s last year, I think, but something came up, and we didn’t make it. But Ronnie’s club would be about the only club here that I would want to work. Well, the Talk Of The Town was mentioned once, but that wasn’t it. It’s more relaxed at Ronnie’s, and it’s a place where everybody can go and afford it, I think.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Saturday, January 1, 2011
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