Crazy and Mixed Up
Sarah Vaughan · 1982
33 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of jazz standards and intimate ballads enhanced by Vaughan's rich, emotive vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Didn't Know What Time It Was Start here — The opening track features Vaughan's stunning vocal phrasing and emotional depth, setting a high bar for the rest of the album.
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Autumn Leaves — Her interpretation of this classic showcases her ability to convey melancholy and beauty, highlighting her unique vocal timbre.
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Love Dance — This track combines lush instrumentation with Vaughan's expressive delivery, capturing the romance and complexity of love.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Vaughan's vocal delivery and the lush arrangements create an engaging experience, though it doesn't break new ground in jazz.
What we noticed
- Each song is arranged with lush instrumentation that complements her voice, often featuring strings and soft brass.
- The tempo varies across tracks, with several ballads allowing for emotional expression while maintaining a cohesive sound.
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic exploration
- warm vocal intimacy
- evening relaxation ambiance
- reflective moments of beauty
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Vaughan's continued vitality after a hiatus, reinforcing her legacy.
- Career context
- By 1982, Sarah Vaughan was a revered figure in jazz, with a career spanning over three decades. 'Crazy and Mixed Up' marked her return to the studio after a brief hiatus, showcasing her continued evolution as an artist, particularly in interpreting classic standards with fresh sophistication.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson
Tracklist
- 1 I Didn't Know What Time It Was Start here 4:00
- 2 That's All 4:04
- 3 Autumn Leaves 5:34
- 4 Love Dance 3:27
- 5 The Island 4:27
- 6 Seasons 5:20
- 7 In Love in Vain 3:08
- 8 You Are Too Beautiful 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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