Sarah Vaughan - Essential Works 1944 - 1962
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- Artist : Sarah Vaughan
- Format : 2 x 12"(140g)
- Genres : Jazz
- Estimated shipping date : Delivery within 2 to 7 days
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SARAH VAUGHAN (1944- 1962)
Being a female jazz singer is an exceedingly difficult role. Jazz fans are notorious tormentors quick to assassinate all forms of hypersensitivity because it unveils a pathos that is much too heavy to bear; and they are prompt to decry any excessive technique that might defeat the sensibilities of an otherwise perfect voice. And whose voice could pride itself on its perfect technique and a totally natural sensitivity? One is tempted to answer “none,” because all the most beautiful voices, from Billie to Carmen and from Ella to Helen, have one day shown excess. Sarah Vaughan included. But when Sarah disclosed her restrained sensitivity and a technique superior to all others, she was unrivalled, even by the greatest. Her vocal range, of course, allowed her to be daring, and her inborn feeling for rhythm, melody and harmony placed her in the bosom of the orchestra, at the heart of the music. But whether her material was jazz, decidedly so, or intended for performance in front of a wider public, as in the cocktail of songs gathered here, Sarah always knew how to unveil a sensibility that was profound and yet light enough to move us. She had just what it takes to remove our shell of jaded urbanity.
Sarah Vaughan, surnommée "Sassy" ou "The Divine One," est l’une des chanteuses de jazz les plus emblématiques du 20e siècle. Née à Newark, dans le New Jersey, en 1924, elle débute dans la chorale de son église, où sa voix de contralto exceptionnelle se distingue immédiatement. Dotée d’un timbre riche, d’un vibrato distinctif et d’une grande tessiture, Vaughan fascine rapidement le public, collaborant avec des légendes comme Dizzy Gillespie et Charlie Parker. Sa carrière solo renforce encore son héritage, son interprétation maîtrisée et son style novateur influençant des générations de chanteurs. Son art reste une pierre angulaire du jazz et de la musique populaire.
Sarah Vaughan, affectionately called "Sassy" or "The Divine One," was one of the most iconic jazz vocalists of the 20th century. Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1924, she began singing in her church choir, where her exceptional contralto voice quickly set her apart. With a rich tone, distinctive vibrato, and wide vocal range, Vaughan soon captivated audiences, working alongside jazz greats like Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. Her solo career further cemented her legacy, as her skillful interpretations and innovative style influenced generations of singers. Sarah Vaughan’s artistry remains a cornerstone of jazz and popular music.