Is Star Eyes a good place to start with Sarah Vaughan?

Yes, Star Eyes is recommended as a starting point for new Sarah Vaughan listeners. Elegant arrangements intertwine with Vaughan's rich, emotive vocals, creating a lush landscape of jazz standards and original compositions. By 1963, Sarah Vaughan was already an established figure in the jazz scene, known for her dynamic vocal range and expressive style. 'Star Eyes' marked a continuation of her exploration into more sophisticated arrangements, following her acclaimed album 'Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin'. This period represented both artistic maturity and a deepening relationship with orchestral jazz elements.

Who is Star Eyes for?

Star Eyes works well if you're into intimate late-night listening sessions, wistful reflections on past love and short bursts of emotional depth.

How many songs are on Star Eyes?

Star Eyes has 12 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Star Eyes

Sarah Vaughan · 1963

40 min · 12 tracks · jazz

Elegant arrangements intertwine with Vaughan's rich, emotive vocals, creating a lush landscape of jazz standards and original compositions.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Star Eyes Start here — The title track showcases Vaughan's ability to convey deep emotion through nuanced phrasing and her powerful vocal delivery, making it a definitive interpretation of the standard.
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I’ll Never Be the Same — This track highlights Vaughan's mastery of balladry, combining heartfelt lyrics with an exquisite orchestral arrangement that beautifully complements her voice.
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Call Me Irresponsible — Vaughan's playful yet poignant rendition of this tune reveals her versatility as an artist, blending humor with emotional depth in a way that feels fresh and engaging.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

intimate late-night listening sessions
wistful reflections on past love
short bursts of emotional depth
gentle storytelling with rich vocals

Maybe skip if you

prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks
want complex instrumental arrangements

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid entry in her catalog that doesn't stand out as a breakthrough or peak.
Career context: By 1963, Sarah Vaughan was already an established figure in the jazz scene, known for her dynamic vocal range and expressive style. 'Star Eyes' marked a continuation of her exploration into more sophisticated arrangements, following her acclaimed album 'Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin'. This period represented both artistic maturity and a deepening relationship with orchestral jazz elements.
Stylistic neighbors: Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson