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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic exploration throughout intimate moments for quiet reflection for late evening relaxation
- 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.
- If you like
- bebop, cool jazz
Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown is an album by Sarah Vaughan, released in 1955. A lush blend of Vaughan's soaring vocals and Brown's virtuosic trumpet creates a timeless jazz experience. This album is significant for its critical acclaim and influence on the jazz genre, often cited as a classic that helped define vocal jazz. It contributed to Vaughan's legacy and solidified Brown's reputation as one of jazz's greatest trumpeters before his untimely death. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown sound like?
A lush blend of Vaughan's soaring vocals and Brown's virtuosic trumpet creates a timeless jazz experience. Rooted in bebop and cool jazz.
What makes Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown by Sarah Vaughan notable?
This album is significant for its critical acclaim and influence on the jazz genre, often cited as a classic that helped define vocal jazz. It contributed to Vaughan's legacy and solidified Brown's reputation as one of jazz's greatest trumpeters before his untimely death. 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.
Who is Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown for?
Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown works well if you're into steady melodic exploration throughout, intimate moments for quiet reflection and for late evening relaxation.
How many songs are on Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown?
Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown has 9 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
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 Standout 6:22
- 8 It's Crazy 4:58
- 9 Embraceable You Standout 4:50
- 10 Lullaby of Birdland Standout 3:58
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