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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- heartfelt vocal performances throughout dynamic medleys for varied moods wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- 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.
- If you like
- bebop, cool jazz
Gershwin Live! is an album by Sarah Vaughan, released in 1982. A sumptuous blend of orchestral jazz and heartfelt vocals that breathe new life into Gershwin classics. 'Gershwin Live!' stands out as a significant tribute to American composer George Gershwin, showcasing Vaughan's virtuosic vocal abilities and emotional depth. The album received critical acclaim and helped revitalize interest in Gershwin's music, making it a notable entry in the canon of jazz interpretations of classical American compositions. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gershwin Live! sound like?
A sumptuous blend of orchestral jazz and heartfelt vocals that breathe new life into Gershwin classics. Rooted in bebop and cool jazz.
What makes Gershwin Live! by Sarah Vaughan notable?
'Gershwin Live!' stands out as a significant tribute to American composer George Gershwin, showcasing Vaughan's virtuosic vocal abilities and emotional depth. The album received critical acclaim and helped revitalize interest in Gershwin's music, making it a notable entry in the canon of jazz interpretations of classical American compositions. 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.
Who is Gershwin Live! for?
Gershwin Live! works well if you're into heartfelt vocal performances throughout, dynamic medleys for varied moods and wave-like pacing with emotional depth.
How many songs are on Gershwin Live!?
Gershwin Live! has 9 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
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 Standout 9:39
- 3 Sweet and Low Down 3:36
- 4 Fascinating Rhythm Standout 4:05
- 5 Do It Again 5:29
- 6 My Man’s Gone Now Standout 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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