Send in the Clowns
Sarah Vaughan · 1974
33 min · 10 tracks · bebop · cool jazz
A lush blend of jazz elegance and emotional depth, showcasing Vaughan's impeccable vocal artistry.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo emotional exploration intimate moments of vocal artistry reflective soundtrack for quiet evenings
- Context
- By 1974, Sarah Vaughan was a celebrated figure in jazz, having achieved significant acclaim since her 1940s debut. 'Send in the Clowns' marked her continued evolution as an artist, following her successful album 'Vaughan and Violins' released in 1973. This album exemplified her ability to reinterpret popular songs with her unique jazz sensibility.
- If you like
- bebop, cool jazz
Send in the Clowns is an album by Sarah Vaughan, released in 1974. A lush blend of jazz elegance and emotional depth, showcasing Vaughan's impeccable vocal artistry. This album is notable for its critical acclaim, particularly the title track 'Send in the Clowns,' which became one of Vaughan's signature songs. It highlighted her ability to cross genres and resonate with audiences beyond traditional jazz fans, solidifying her place within the broader music landscape of the 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Send in the Clowns sound like?
A lush blend of jazz elegance and emotional depth, showcasing Vaughan's impeccable vocal artistry. Rooted in bebop and cool jazz.
What makes Send in the Clowns by Sarah Vaughan notable?
This album is notable for its critical acclaim, particularly the title track 'Send in the Clowns,' which became one of Vaughan's signature songs. It highlighted her ability to cross genres and resonate with audiences beyond traditional jazz fans, solidifying her place within the broader music landscape of the 1970s. By 1974, Sarah Vaughan was a celebrated figure in jazz, having achieved significant acclaim since her 1940s debut. 'Send in the Clowns' marked her continued evolution as an artist, following her successful album 'Vaughan and Violins' released in 1973. This album exemplified her ability to reinterpret popular songs with her unique jazz sensibility.
Who is Send in the Clowns for?
Send in the Clowns works well if you're into steady mid-tempo emotional exploration, intimate moments of vocal artistry and reflective soundtrack for quiet evenings.
How many songs are on Send in the Clowns?
Send in the Clowns has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Send in the Clowns Standout 3:31
- 2 Love Don’t Live Here Anymore Standout 3:09
- 3 That’ll Be Johnny 2:47
- 4 Right in the Next Room 3:03
- 5 I Need You More (Than Ever Now) 2:58
- 6 On Thinking It Over 3:31
- 7 Do Away With April 3:35
- 8 Wave Standout 3:31
- 9 Got to Go See If I Can’t Get Daddy to Come Home 3:01
- 10 Frasier (The Sensous Lion) 4:17
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