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Swingin' Easy

Sarah Vaughan · 1957

36 min · 13 tracks · bebop · cool jazz

A lush blend of cool jazz sophistication and heartfelt vocal delivery that captivates the listener's emotions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate evening relaxation
  • emotional vocal storytelling
  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • smooth background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1957, 'Swingin' Easy' was Sarah Vaughan's fourth studio album, following her pivotal 1956 project 'After Hours'. At this point in her career, Vaughan was solidifying her reputation as one of the leading jazz vocalists, embracing the cool jazz aesthetic while exploring deeper emotional expression.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shulie a Bop 2:40
  • 2 Lover Man 3:17
  • 3 I Cried for You 1:40
  • 4 Polka Dots and Moonbeams 2:35
  • 5 All of Me 3:17
  • 6 Words Can't Describe 4:33
  • 7 Prelude to a Kiss 2:47
  • 8 You Hit the Spot 3:02
  • 9 Pennies From Heaven 3:06
  • 10 If I Knew Then (What I Know Now) 2:32
  • 11 Body and Soul 3:14
  • 12 They Can't Take That Away From Me 2:42
  • 13 Linger Awhile 0:59

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