Linger Awhile: Live at Newport and More
Sarah Vaughan · 2000
57 min · 16 tracks · bebop · cool jazz
A vibrant tapestry of jazz standards, where Vaughan's rich vocals soar over intricate arrangements and heartfelt improvisations.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its live recordings at the Newport Jazz Festival, a venue synonymous with jazz history, which helped to revitalize Vaughan's legacy. Critics praised her performance, reinforcing her influence in the jazz scene and earning notable recognition in various music circles.
- Best for
- wave-like emotional dynamics heartfelt improvisations throughout intimate moments of reflection
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Linger Awhile: Live at Newport and More' captures Sarah Vaughan during a period of celebrated revival in her career, following her earlier acclaimed works. By this time, she had solidified her status as a jazz icon, showcasing her mastery of the genre and influencing countless artists with her unique vocal style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bobby Darin· Bob Dylan· Steely Dan· Tom Waits· Nancy Sinatra· Weather Report· Blood, Sweat & Tears· The Pointer Sisters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If This Isn’t Love 2:21
- 2 (I’m Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over Standout 4:38
- 3 All of Me 2:33
- 4 Black Coffee Standout 3:39
- 5 Sometimes I’m Happy 2:08
- 6 Poor Butterfly 4:44
- 7 Linger Awhile 1:52
- 8 Medley: Time / Tenderly 5:16
- 9 I Didn’t Know What Time It Was 3:13
- 10 I Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good) Standout 4:32
- 11 That’s All 4:01
- 12 I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart 3:10
- 13 I’m Just a Lucky So and So 4:24
- 14 Teach Me Tonight 3:05
- 15 Just Friends 3:21
- 16 I Hadn’t Anyone Till You 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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