Brazilian Romance
Sarah Vaughan · 1987
35 min · 10 tracks · jazz
Lush orchestral arrangements intertwine with Vaughan's expressive vocals, immersing listeners in a world of Brazilian bossa nova rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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So Many Stars — This track features a beautiful blend of romantic lyrics and intricate melodies that highlight Vaughan's vocal range and emotional delivery.
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Romance — With its gentle bossa nova rhythm and heartfelt lyrics, this song encapsulates the essence of the album, showcasing Vaughan's smooth phrasing and lyrical interpretation.
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Make This City Ours Tonight Start here — Opening the album, this track sets a vibrant tone with its upbeat tempo and engaging lyrics, making it an inviting introduction to Vaughan's journey through Brazilian music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and skilled production, immersing listeners in Brazilian music while maintaining Vaughan's unique style.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Vaughan's vocals, creating a rich soundscape throughout.
- Each track incorporates bossa nova rhythms, with varied instrumentation that includes strings and light percussion.
- Vaughan's vocal delivery often employs subtle phrasing and dynamic shifts, enhancing the emotional quality of the songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- intimate moments of heartfelt expression
- for romantic evenings
- lush soundscapes to unwind with
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Introduces Brazilian music styles, marking a departure from her established jazz sound.
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Brazilian Romance was Sarah Vaughan's exploration of bossa nova and Brazilian music styles after a long and distinguished career in jazz. This album followed her Grammy-winning period in the 1980s and reflected her artistic curiosity during her later years, as she sought new musical landscapes to explore.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson
Tracklist
- 1 Make This City Ours Tonight Start here 2:59
- 2 Romance 3:33
- 3 Love and Passion 4:00
- 4 So Many Stars 4:10
- 5 Photograph 2:33
- 6 Nothing Will Be as It Was 4:46
- 7 It’s Simple 3:02
- 8 Obsession 3:10
- 9 Wanting More 3:56
- 10 Your Smile 3:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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