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Sassy Swings Again

Sarah Vaughan · 1967

31 min · 10 tracks · bebop · cool jazz

A vibrant blend of swing rhythms and Vaughan's rich, expressive vocals creates an infectious energy throughout the album.

Sassy Swings Again is an album by Sarah Vaughan, released in 1967. A vibrant blend of swing rhythms and Vaughan's rich, expressive vocals creates an infectious energy throughout the album. This album is significant for its representation of Vaughan's mastery of swing and her influence on the jazz scene during the 1960s. It features beloved standards that not only highlight her vocal prowess but also contributed to her reputation as one of the foremost jazz singers of her time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sassy Swings Again sound like?

A vibrant blend of swing rhythms and Vaughan's rich, expressive vocals creates an infectious energy throughout the album. Rooted in bebop and cool jazz.

What makes Sassy Swings Again by Sarah Vaughan notable?

This album is significant for its representation of Vaughan's mastery of swing and her influence on the jazz scene during the 1960s. It features beloved standards that not only highlight her vocal prowess but also contributed to her reputation as one of the foremost jazz singers of her time. By 1967, Sarah Vaughan was an established jazz vocalist with a career spanning over two decades. 'Sassy Swings Again' followed her critically acclaimed album 'Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin' released in 1958, showcasing her continued evolution in the jazz genre as she embraced a more upbeat and playful style.

How many songs are on Sassy Swings Again?

Sassy Swings Again has 10 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·31:11

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sweet Georgia Brown 1:50
  • 2 Take the "A" Train Standout 2:41
  • 3 (I Left My Heart) In San Francisco Standout 4:07
  • 4 S'posin' 3:09
  • 5 Everyday I Have the Blues Standout 4:23
  • 6 I Had a Ball 2:18
  • 7 On the Other Side of the Tracks 3:35
  • 8 All Alone 2:22
  • 9 The Sweetest Sounds 4:26
  • 10 I Want to Be Happy 2:20

Release Date

January 1, 1967

Genre

bebop, cool jazz

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

31 min 11 sec