Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan

bebop, cool jazz

United States

"Vaughan's voice resonates with a warm intensity, employing fluid phrasing and dynamic shifts that create a captivating interplay between tension and release."

Quick Start

A good place to start with Sarah Vaughan is…

Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi

Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi

1955

Sarah Vaughan redefined the vocal landscape of jazz, her influence stretching beyond mere technical prowess into a realm where emotion and sophistication intertwined.
Sarah Vaughan redefined the vocal landscape of jazz, her influence stretching beyond mere technical prowess into a realm where emotion and sophistication intertwined. Her ability to infuse songs with deep feeling and nuance shifted listener expectations, encouraging a more introspective engagement with jazz music. Vaughan’s interpretations and improvisations opened doors for vocalists across genres, establishing a new standard for both artistry and expression. Approaching each performance with an understanding of the song's emotional core, Vaughan utilized her rich timbre and expansive range to breathe life into melodies. She often incorporated complex phrasing and syncopation, reflecting the intricate rhythms of bebop and cool jazz while maintaining an intimate connection with her audience. This innovative approach allowed her to transcend traditional boundaries of vocal performance, making each rendition uniquely hers. Common themes in Vaughan's songwriting revolve around love, longing, and self-reflection, often conveyed through a blend of sincerity and subtle irony. Her storytelling approach melds vivid imagery with polished delivery, inviting listeners into her world while leaving space for personal interpretation. This capacity to balance authentic emotion with artistic finesse distinguishes her lyrical style.

Full discography

Sarah Vaughan's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

60 releases 58 albums 2 EPS 1950–2016
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Live at Rosy’s album by Sarah Vaughan

Live at Rosy’s

2016

Divine Lady of Song album by Sarah Vaughan

Divine Lady of Song

2004

Linger Awhile: Live at Newport and More album by Sarah Vaughan

Linger Awhile: Live at Newport and More

2000

In the City of Lights album by Sarah Vaughan

In the City of Lights

1999

Brazilian Romance album by Sarah Vaughan

Brazilian Romance

1987

One World, One Peace album by Sarah Vaughan

One World, One Peace

1986

The Planet Is Alive...Let it Live! album by Sarah Vaughan

The Planet Is Alive...Let it Live!

1984

Gershwin Live! album by Sarah Vaughan

Gershwin Live!

1982

Crazy and Mixed Up album by Sarah Vaughan

Crazy and Mixed Up

1982

Songs of the Beatles album by Sarah Vaughan

Songs of the Beatles

1981

Send in the Clowns album by Sarah Vaughan

Send in the Clowns

1981

The Duke Ellington Songbook, Vol. 1 album by Sarah Vaughan

The Duke Ellington Songbook, Vol. 1

1979

Copacabana album by Sarah Vaughan

Copacabana

1979

The Duke Ellington Songbook, Vol. 2 album by Sarah Vaughan

The Duke Ellington Songbook, Vol. 2

1979

How Long Has This Been Going On? album by Sarah Vaughan

How Long Has This Been Going On?

1978

I Love Brazil! album by Sarah Vaughan

I Love Brazil!

1977

Feelin' Good album by Sarah Vaughan

Feelin' Good

1974

Sarah Vaughan with the Jimmy Rowles Quintet album by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan with the Jimmy Rowles Quintet

1974

Send in the Clowns album by Sarah Vaughan

Send in the Clowns

1974

Live in Japan album by Sarah Vaughan

Live in Japan

1973

Sarah Vaughan with Michel Legrand album by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan with Michel Legrand

1973

A Time in My Life album by Sarah Vaughan

A Time in My Life

1972

Sassy Swings the Tivoli album by Sarah Vaughan

Sassy Swings the Tivoli

Ronnie Scott's Presents Sarah Vaughan Live album by Sarah Vaughan

Ronnie Scott's Presents Sarah Vaughan Live

One Night Stand – The Town Hall Concert 1947 album by Sarah Vaughan

One Night Stand – The Town Hall Concert 1947

Sassy Swings Again album by Sarah Vaughan

Sassy Swings Again

1967

It's a Man's World album by Sarah Vaughan

It's a Man's World

1967

The New Scene album by Sarah Vaughan

The New Scene

1966

Pop Artistry of Sarah Vaughan album by Sarah Vaughan

Pop Artistry of Sarah Vaughan

1966

¡Viva! Vaughan album by Sarah Vaughan

¡Viva! Vaughan

1965

Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook album by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan Sings the Mancini Songbook

1965

The Lonely Hours album by Sarah Vaughan

The Lonely Hours

1964

Vaughan with Voices album by Sarah Vaughan

Vaughan with Voices

1964

Sarah Sings Soulfully album by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Sings Soulfully

1963

Sweet 'n' Sassy album by Sarah Vaughan

Sweet 'n' Sassy

1963

Sarah Slightly Classical album by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Slightly Classical

1963

Snowbound album by Sarah Vaughan

Snowbound

1963

Star Eyes album by Sarah Vaughan

Star Eyes

1963

The Explosive Side of Sarah Vaughan album by Sarah Vaughan

The Explosive Side of Sarah Vaughan

1963

Sarah + 2 album by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah + 2

1962

You're Mine You album by Sarah Vaughan

You're Mine You

1962

After Hours album by Sarah Vaughan

After Hours

1961

The Divine One album by Sarah Vaughan

The Divine One

1961

Close to You album by Sarah Vaughan

Close to You

1960

Dreamy album by Sarah Vaughan

Dreamy

1960

Vaughan and Violins album by Sarah Vaughan

Vaughan and Violins

1959

After Hours at the London House album by Sarah Vaughan

After Hours at the London House

1959

No Count Sarah album by Sarah Vaughan

No Count Sarah

1958

Sarah Vaughan Sings Broadway: Great Songs from Hit Shows album by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan Sings Broadway: Great Songs from Hit Shows

1958

Swingin' Easy album by Sarah Vaughan

Swingin' Easy

1957

At Mister Kelly's album by Sarah Vaughan

At Mister Kelly's

1957

Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin album by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin

1957

Sassy (Sarah Vaughan) album by Sarah Vaughan

Sassy (Sarah Vaughan)

1956

Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi album by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi

1955

In the Land of Hi-Fi album by Sarah Vaughan

In the Land of Hi-Fi

1955

Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown album by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown

1955

After Hours album by Sarah Vaughan

After Hours

1955

Sarah Vaughan album by Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan

1950

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sarah Vaughan sound like?

Vaughan's voice resonates with a warm intensity, employing fluid phrasing and dynamic shifts that create a captivating interplay between tension and release. Rooted in bebop and cool jazz. Start with Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown.

What is the best Sarah Vaughan album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown" (1955). It's the most representative of what makes Sarah Vaughan worth hearing.

Who is Sarah Vaughan for?

If you're into bebop and cool jazz, Sarah Vaughan is worth your time. Vaughan's voice resonates with a warm intensity, employing fluid phrasing and dynamic shifts that create a captivating interplay between tension and release.

How many albums does Sarah Vaughan have?

Sarah Vaughan has 60 releases in their discography, including 58 albums and 2 EPs.