Vaughan and Violins
Sarah Vaughan · 1959
35 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A lush orchestration intertwines with Vaughan's velvet voice, creating a rich tapestry of emotion and sophistication in jazz.
Top tracks — play these first
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Misty — This track stands out due to its haunting melody and Vaughan's emotive phrasing, capturing the essence of longing and romance perfectly.
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The Thrill Is Gone — Vaughan's interpretation of this classic showcases her remarkable ability to convey deep emotion through subtle vocal nuances and dynamic control.
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Gone With the Wind Start here — Opening the album, this track highlights Vaughan's skillful vocal agility paired with lush orchestration, setting the tone for the entire collection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Vaughan's powerful vocals paired with sophisticated arrangements create a compelling jazz experience.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestration with strings that complement Vaughan's vocals, creating a rich soundscape.
- Each track typically begins with an instrumental introduction before Vaughan's voice enters, establishing a clear structure.
- Several tracks utilize extended vocal phrases that showcase Vaughan's range and emotional delivery, particularly in 'Misty' and 'Gone With the Wind'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic flow throughout
- lush orchestral warmth
- intimate evening listening experience
- rich vocal interpretations shine
- reflective moments of stillness
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Vaughan's vocal prowess and sophisticated arrangements, noted for artistic ambition.
- Career context
- Released in 1959, Vaughan and Violins was Sarah Vaughan's follow-up to her acclaimed album 'Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin'. At this point in her career, Vaughan had solidified her status as a leading figure in jazz, showcasing her ability to blend traditional balladry with innovative orchestral arrangements. This album marked an important moment as she began exploring more lush and romantic soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Billie Holiday· Nancy Wilson
Tracklist
- 1 Gone With the Wind Start here 3:25
- 2 Day by Day 3:06
- 3 Please Be Kind 3:12
- 4 Live for Love 3:20
- 5 I’ll Close My Eyes 3:36
- 6 Misty 2:59
- 7 The Midnight Sun Will Never Set 2:47
- 8 That’s All 3:28
- 9 I’m Lost 3:37
- 10 Love Me 3:10
- 11 The Thrill Is Gone 2:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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