Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi
Sarah Vaughan · 1955
64 min · 22 tracks · bebop · cool jazz
A lush blend of cool jazz and sophisticated vocal stylings, showcasing Vaughan's unparalleled range and emotive power.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- intimate late-night reflections smooth, soothing background ambiance explorative emotional storytelling
- Context
- Released in 1955, 'Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi' marked a significant moment in Vaughan's career as her first album recorded in the then-nascent stereo format. This period followed her transition into a more experimental phase after the success of her earlier work, showcasing her evolution as a leading figure in jazz music.
- If you like
- bebop, cool jazz
Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi is an album by Sarah Vaughan, released in 1955. A lush blend of cool jazz and sophisticated vocal stylings, showcasing Vaughan's unparalleled range and emotive power. This album is notable for being one of the first jazz vocal records to utilize high-fidelity recording techniques, which significantly enhanced its sound quality. It received critical acclaim and solidified Vaughan's status as a premier vocalist in jazz, influencing future generations of singers and musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi sound like?
A lush blend of cool jazz and sophisticated vocal stylings, showcasing Vaughan's unparalleled range and emotive power. Rooted in bebop and cool jazz.
What makes Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi by Sarah Vaughan notable?
This album is notable for being one of the first jazz vocal records to utilize high-fidelity recording techniques, which significantly enhanced its sound quality. It received critical acclaim and solidified Vaughan's status as a premier vocalist in jazz, influencing future generations of singers and musicians. Released in 1955, 'Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi' marked a significant moment in Vaughan's career as her first album recorded in the then-nascent stereo format. This period followed her transition into a more experimental phase after the success of her earlier work, showcasing her evolution as a leading figure in jazz music.
Who is Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi for?
Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi works well if you're into intimate late-night reflections, smooth, soothing background ambiance and explorative emotional storytelling.
How many songs are on Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi?
Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi has 22 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 East of the Sun (West of the Moon) Standout 3:08
- 2 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:37
- 3 Come Rain or Come Shine Standout 3:24
- 4 Mean to Me 2:54
- 5 It Might as Well Be Spring Standout 3:13
- 6 Can’t Get Out of This Mood 2:50
- 7 Goodnight My Love 3:28
- 8 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 3:03
- 9 Pinky 2:43
- 10 The Nearness of You 3:21
- 11 Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year 2:43
- 12 Ooh, What’cha Doin’ to Me 1:58
- 13 It’s All in the Mind 3:24
- 14 The Nearness of You (alternate take) 3:13
- 15 Ain’t Misbehavin’ (alternate take) 3:01
- 16 Goodnight My Love (alternate take) 3:46
- 17 Can’t Get Out of This Mood (alternate take) 2:51
- 18 It Might as Well Be Spring (alternate take) 3:28
- 19 Mean to Me (alternate take) 2:51
- 20 Come Rain or Come Shine (alternate take) 3:34
- 21 East of the Sun (West of the Moon) (alternate take) 3:09
- 22 Pause Track 0:06
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