The Divine One cover

The Divine One

Sarah Vaughan · 1961

33 min · 12 tracks · bebop · cool jazz

A lush blend of lush orchestration and Vaughan's rich, emotive vocals that evoke deep longing and joy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gentle peaks of emotional warmth
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • steady flow with rich vocals
  • evocative moments of deep longing

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer lengthy immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1961, 'The Divine One' was Sarah Vaughan's first album for the Mercury label after her departure from Columbia Records. At this point in her career, Vaughan was already a prominent figure in jazz, known for her distinctive vocal style and technical prowess. This album marked a continuation of her artistic evolution, showcasing her ability to interpret standards with profound emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Have You Met Miss Jones? 2:21
  • 2 Ain’t No Use 3:53
  • 3 Everytime I See You 3:01
  • 4 You Stepped Out of a Dream 2:20
  • 5 Gloomy Sunday 3:26
  • 6 What Do You See in Her 2:51
  • 7 Jump for Joy 2:27
  • 8 When Your Lover Has Gone 2:18
  • 9 I’m Gonna Laugh You Out of My Life 2:50
  • 10 Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams 2:33
  • 11 Somebody Else’s Dream 2:24
  • 12 Trouble Is a Man 3:18

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