Jazz Articles about Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan: Love Songs

by Jim Santella
January 6, 2005

Recorded between January 1949 and January 1953, this compilation of fourteen romantic ballads by one of the word's greatest interpreters moves nice and slow. With the lush sounds of a full orchestra in support, Sarah Vaughan weaves her magic spell delicately and with true passion.

While the album includes several well-known instrumental soloists and leaders in various lineups, they're here only to accompany. Vaughan interprets each love song slowly, with tenderness and with a gentle caress. She was ...