Gershwin Live!
Sarah Vaughan · 1982
61 min · 9 tracks · bebop · cool jazz
A sumptuous blend of orchestral jazz and heartfelt vocals that breathe new life into Gershwin classics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt vocal performances throughout
- dynamic medleys for varied moods
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- for reflective listening
- orchestral richness enhances experience
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek straightforward single songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1982, Sarah Vaughan was an established figure in jazz, marking her return to the spotlight with 'Gershwin Live!' after a period of less visibility in the late 1970s. This album came at a time when Vaughan sought to reinterpret and celebrate the works of George Gershwin, highlighting her deep connection to American music traditions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overture: Porgy and Bess. Medley: Summertime / It Ain’t Necessarily So / I Love You, Porgy 7:53
- 2 Medley: But Not for Me / Love Is Here to Stay / Embraceable You / Someone to Watch Over Me 9:39
- 3 Sweet and Low Down 3:36
- 4 Fascinating Rhythm 4:05
- 5 Do It Again 5:29
- 6 My Man’s Gone Now 5:51
- 7 The Man I Love 10:04
- 8 Medley: Nice Work If You Can Get It / They Can’t Take That Away From Me / S’ Wonderful – Swanee / Strike Up the Band 6:57
- 9 Encore: I’ve Got a Crush on You / A Foggy Day 7:36
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