Sarah Vaughan with Michel Legrand
Sarah Vaughan · 1973
32 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A lush orchestral backdrop frames Vaughan's soaring vocals, blending jazz sophistication with cinematic elegance.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Summer Knows Start here — This track opens the album with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, perfectly showcasing Vaughan's ability to convey deep emotion through her voice.
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What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life — The song combines romantic longing with a sophisticated arrangement, making it a standout example of how Vaughan seamlessly integrates lyricism with melody.
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Pieces of Dreams — With its introspective lyrics and delicate instrumentation, this track exemplifies Vaughan's interpretive depth and ability to infuse personal meaning into every note.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong compositions and skilled orchestration, with Vaughan's vocals at the forefront.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections that allow the orchestra to shine, creating a cinematic feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of reflective calm
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- rich emotional warmth throughout
- melodic journey through nostalgia
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — This album showcases Vaughan's vocal prowess with lush orchestral arrangements, marking a high point.
- Career context
- By 1973, Sarah Vaughan was a celebrated jazz vocalist, known for her dynamic range and emotive style. This album marked her collaboration with renowned composer Michel Legrand, following her earlier successes like 'After Hours' and 'Vaughan & Violins.' The project showcased a shift towards more orchestrated arrangements, reflecting Vaughan's adaptability in the evolving jazz landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson
Tracklist
- 1 The Summer Knows Start here 3:03
- 2 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life 3:56
- 3 Once You've Been in Love 3:14
- 4 Hands of Time (Brian's Song) 3:06
- 5 I Was Born in Love With You 3:09
- 6 I Will Say Goodbye 2:12
- 7 Summer Me, Winter Me 2:48
- 8 His Eyes, Her Eyes 3:23
- 9 Pieces of Dreams 3:08
- 10 Blue, Green, Grey and Gone 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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