Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown cover

Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown

Sarah Vaughan · 1955

46 min · 9 tracks · bebop · cool jazz

A lush blend of Vaughan's soaring vocals and Brown's virtuosic trumpet creates a timeless jazz experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic exploration throughout
  • intimate moments for quiet reflection
  • for late evening relaxation
  • lush vocals paired with trumpet
  • soothing vibes for winding down

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening
  • seek high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1955, Sarah Vaughan was transitioning from her early successes in the 1940s to becoming a leading figure in jazz. This album marked her first collaboration with trumpeter Clifford Brown, showcasing a refined approach in her vocal artistry as she embraced the bebop style further after her earlier mainstream hits.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson

Tracklist

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

  • 2 September Song 5:47
  • 3 I'm Glad There's You 5:11
  • 4 You're Not the Kind 4:45
  • 5 Jim 5:52
  • 6 He's My Guy 4:14
  • 7 April in Paris 6:22
  • 8 It's Crazy 4:58
  • 9 Embraceable You 4:50
  • 10 Lullaby of Birdland 3:58

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