At Mister Kelly's
Sarah Vaughan · 1957
73 min · 20 tracks · bebop · cool jazz
A captivating live jazz performance where Vaughan's rich vocals soar over intricate melodies and lush instrumentation.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its critical acclaim, helping to further elevate Vaughan's reputation as a jazz innovator. It features a selection of beloved standards that have become synonymous with her legacy, and it exemplified the burgeoning popularity of live jazz recordings in the late 1950s.
- Best for
- wave-like emotional fluctuations captivating live performance energy reflective moments of solitude
- Context
- Released in 1957, 'At Mister Kelly's' captures Sarah Vaughan during a period of artistic maturation following her rise to fame in the early 1950s. This live album showcases her ability to blend jazz standards with a personal touch, solidifying her status as one of the leading vocalists of the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bobby Darin· Bob Dylan· Steely Dan· Tom Waits· Nancy Sinatra· Weather Report· Blood, Sweat & Tears· The Pointer Sisters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 September in the Rain Standout 3:34
- 2 Willow Weep for Me Standout 5:18
- 3 Just One of Those Things 3:12
- 4 Be Anything but Darling Be Mine 4:49
- 5 Thou Swell 2:43
- 6 Stairway to the Stars 5:03
- 7 Honeysuckle Rose 3:39
- 8 Just a Gigolo 4:16
- 9 How High the Moon Standout 2:59
- 10 Dream 4:43
- 11 I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter 3:13
- 12 It’s Got to Be Love 2:31
- 13 Alone 5:16
- 14 If This Isn’t Love 2:24
- 15 Embraceable You 2:46
- 16 Lucky in Love 2:10
- 17 Dancing in the Dark 3:36
- 18 Poor Butterfly 4:45
- 19 Sometimes I’m Happy 1:59
- 20 I Cover the Waterfront 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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