Gershwin Live!
Sarah Vaughan · 1982
61 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant celebration of Gershwin's classics, blending jazz sophistication with Vaughan's powerful vocals and emotive interpretations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Overture: Porgy and Bess. Medley: Summertime / It Ain’t Necessarily So / I Love You, Porgy Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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My Man’s Gone Now — The track showcases Vaughan's ability to convey deep sorrow through nuanced phrasing and dynamic vocal expressions, marking a highlight of her interpretative skill.
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Fascinating Rhythm — This piece exemplifies Vaughan's playful approach to rhythm and tempo, allowing her to showcase her exceptional control and improvisational flair.
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The Man I Love — Vaughan’s rendition brings a heartfelt longing to the lyrics, demonstrating her mastery in delivering emotional weight while maintaining melodic beauty.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Vaughan's vibrant interpretations and the seamless medleys highlight her artistry in this live tribute to Gershwin.
What we noticed
- Each track is accompanied by a full jazz ensemble, with instrumental solos interspersed throughout the vocal performances.
- The live setting captures audience reactions, adding an element of spontaneity and energy to the interpretations.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- 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
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek straightforward single songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Vaughan's continued vitality and artistic expression in her later career.
- Career context
- Released in 1982, 'Gershwin Live!' arrived during Sarah Vaughan's later career, showcasing her continued artistic vitality and vocal prowess. This live album follows her extensive discography, illustrating how she embraced the Great American Songbook while remaining a vital force in jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson
Tracklist
- 1 Overture: Porgy and Bess. Medley: Summertime / It Ain’t Necessarily So / I Love You, Porgy Start here 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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