Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi cover

Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi

Sarah Vaughan · 1955

64 min · 22 tracks · bebop · cool jazz

A lush blend of cool jazz and sophisticated vocal stylings, showcasing Vaughan's unparalleled range and emotive power.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate late-night reflections
  • smooth, soothing background ambiance
  • explorative emotional storytelling
  • varied pacing for engagement
  • subtle nuances in vocal delivery

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1955, 'Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi' marked a significant moment in Vaughan's career as her first album recorded in the then-nascent stereo format. This period followed her transition into a more experimental phase after the success of her earlier work, showcasing her evolution as a leading figure in jazz music.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 East of the Sun (West of the Moon) 3:08
  • 2 Nice Work If You Can Get It 2:37
  • 3 Come Rain or Come Shine 3:24
  • 4 Mean to Me 2:54
  • 5 It Might as Well Be Spring 3:13
  • 6 Can’t Get Out of This Mood 2:50
  • 7 Goodnight My Love 3:28
  • 8 Ain’t Misbehavin’ 3:03
  • 9 Pinky 2:43
  • 10 The Nearness of You 3:21
  • 11 Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year 2:43
  • 12 Ooh, What’cha Doin’ to Me 1:58
  • 13 It’s All in the Mind 3:24
  • 14 The Nearness of You (alternate take) 3:13
  • 15 Ain’t Misbehavin’ (alternate take) 3:01
  • 16 Goodnight My Love (alternate take) 3:46
  • 17 Can’t Get Out of This Mood (alternate take) 2:51
  • 18 It Might as Well Be Spring (alternate take) 3:28
  • 19 Mean to Me (alternate take) 2:51
  • 20 Come Rain or Come Shine (alternate take) 3:34
  • 21 East of the Sun (West of the Moon) (alternate take) 3:09
  • 22 Pause Track 0:06

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