Sarah Vaughan and Billy Eckstine Sing the Best of Irving Berlin
Billy Eckstine · 1957
36 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A lush collaboration of jazz vocals that intertwine soulfulness with the timeless elegance of Irving Berlin's compositions.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its celebration of Irving Berlin's work, bringing his classic songs to a new audience through the lens of jazz. It reflects the growing trend of crossover collaborations in jazz and popular music, further solidifying Eckstine and Vaughan's legacies as pivotal figures in American music history.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey intimate evening listening smooth vocal harmonies
- Context
- By 1957, Billy Eckstine was already an established jazz vocalist and bandleader, having gained fame in the 1940s. This album marked a significant collaboration with Sarah Vaughan, showcasing their vocal chemistry and positioning them both in the realm of popular jazz standards during a period when vocal jazz was evolving.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alexander’s Ragtime Band Standout 4:02
- 2 Isn’t This a Lovely Day Standout 3:53
- 3 I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm 4:14
- 4 All of My Life 3:16
- 5 Cheek to Cheek Standout 2:46
- 6 You’re Just in Love 3:43
- 7 Remember 2:20
- 8 Always 2:38
- 9 Easter Parade 3:16
- 10 The Girl That I Marry 3:00
- 11 Now It Can Be Told 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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