Sarah Vaughan with the Jimmy Rowles Quintet cover

Sarah Vaughan with the Jimmy Rowles Quintet

Sarah Vaughan · 1974

33 min · 6 tracks · bebop · cool jazz

Intimate arrangements highlight Vaughan's lush vocal timbre, weaving through jazz standards with emotional depth and subtle sophistication.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate arrangements for quiet moments
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • emotional depth in vocal delivery
  • consistent melodic flow throughout
  • for reflective evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • seeking high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1974, this album marked a significant period in Sarah Vaughan's career as she transitioned into more intimate settings after years of big band performances. Collaborating with the Jimmy Rowles Quintet, Vaughan showcased her ability to convey deep emotion within a stripped-down format, emphasizing her artistry at a time when many jazz musicians were exploring fusion and experimental sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Folks Who Live On the Hill 4:50
  • 2 That Face 7:55
  • 3 That Sunday 4:33
  • 4 A House Is Not a Home 5:10
  • 5 Frasier 4:20
  • 6 Morning Star 6:45

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