Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook
Sarah Vaughan · 1965
34 min · 12 tracks · bebop · cool jazz
Sarah Vaughan's lush vocals glide over sophisticated arrangements of Henry Mancini's timeless melodies.
Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook is an album by Sarah Vaughan, released in 1965. Sarah Vaughan's lush vocals glide over sophisticated arrangements of Henry Mancini's timeless melodies. This album is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for bringing Henry Mancini's compositions into the jazz lexicon, helping to bridge the gap between pop and jazz genres. It received critical acclaim and helped solidify Vaughan's position as a leading figure in the jazz world during the 1960s, influencing future artists to explore similar stylistic fusions. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook sound like?
Sarah Vaughan's lush vocals glide over sophisticated arrangements of Henry Mancini's timeless melodies. Rooted in bebop and cool jazz.
What makes Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook by Sarah Vaughan notable?
This album is significant not only for its artistic merit but also for bringing Henry Mancini's compositions into the jazz lexicon, helping to bridge the gap between pop and jazz genres. It received critical acclaim and helped solidify Vaughan's position as a leading figure in the jazz world during the 1960s, influencing future artists to explore similar stylistic fusions. By the time 'Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook' was released in 1965, Vaughan was already an established jazz vocalist known for her powerful voice and interpretative skills. This album came shortly after her successful collaboration with producer Creed Taylor and marked a shift towards more commercially appealing projects, showcasing her versatility in embracing popular song forms.
How many songs are on Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook?
Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook has 12 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 How Soon? 2:45
- 2 Days of Wine and Roses Standout 2:40
- 3 Dear Heart 2:56
- 4 Charade 2:52
- 5 Too Little Time 3:50
- 6 Dreamsville 3:52
- 7 Peter Gunn 1:53
- 8 Moon River Standout 2:52
- 9 (I Love You) and Don’t You Forget It 2:32
- 10 Slow Hot Wind Standout 3:39
- 11 Mr. Lucky 2:29
- 12 It Had Better Be Tonight 1:43
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