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Vaughan's star rose in 1942. Over the next three years she worked in big bands, then began solo career. As a rule, she was accompanied by three pianists. Beginning in the 1950s, along with the classical jazz repertoire, she recorded popular hits (for example, “Send in the Clowns”), which were released as separate singles and brought her wide recognition outside the world of jazz. In the 1980s Vaughan even objected when she was called jazz singer: She believed that her range was wider. The outstanding singer fell victim to her smoking addiction: she died at the age of 66 from lung cancer.

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Over the years, Vaughan's voice became deeper, and her performing style became more complex, balancing on the brink of sophistication and mannerism. She considered her unique voice to be peculiar musical instrument- words songs performed and their meaning played a subordinate role for her. Vaughan's vocal exercises were often based on rapid but smooth gliding between octaves ( glissando).

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"Divine" Sarah Vaughn, nicknamed for the extraordinary beauty of her voice, was and remains one of the most outstanding jazz singers of all time. She was one of the first to sing in the bop-scat style. Possessing a voice unique in timbre and breadth of range, Sassy, as many called her, was fluent in blues intonation, swing and off-beat. In addition to her famous jazz vocals, Sarah became famous for her performance in song style - jazz interpretations of popular lyrical songs and hits. With a voice range of three octaves, Vaughn was considered the finest vocalist of the bebop period. A Grammy winner and winner of awards from Down Beat, Metronome and Esquire Sarah magazines, Vaughn recorded dozens of albums during her lifetime and appeared numerous times in the recordings of other musicians.

Sarah Lois Vaughan was born in 1924 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Her father, Asbury "Jake" Vaughan, a carpenter by trade, played piano and guitar; Mother, Ada Vaughan, was a laundress, and in her free time she sang in the local church choir. Her parents moved to Newark from Virginia during World War I. Sarah was their only child, and later, in the 60s, her parents adopted a certain Donna, the daughter of a friend of Sarah.

Her parents were deeply religious people, and little Sarah spent a lot of time at New Mount Zion Baptist Church; she sang in church, and at the age of 7 she began taking piano lessons; later she was often invited to accompany.

Even then modern music became her main hobby - Sarah listened to and learned about new musicians and groups on the radio, and, in addition, she was drawn to concert venues and clubs. Over time, she herself began to slowly, hiding from her parents, perform in Newark nightclubs like the Piccadilly Club. Soon, Sarah was so captivated by her passion that she abandoned her studies (she was then studying at Newark Arts High School) and devoted herself entirely to music. This was the time when jazz and big bands began performing at the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem. Their music attracted young Sarah so much that she simply could not resist it.

There is an opinion that Sarah Vaughn did not have to climb a steep slope for a long time and difficultly on the way to her fame - she just happened to be in the right place at the right time. There is, however, an opinion that only real talent can make this very “time and place” work for itself. So, this “place” turned out to be the Apollo Theater in Harlem for Sarah. One evening it was announced that the performance of the already famous Ella Fitzgerald would be preceded by a certain “singer from Newark,” Sarah Vaughn. The year was 1942 - this was the time when Sarah Vaughan's star rose firmly and for a long time on the jazz horizon. Then everyone paid attention to her - from the club waiters to Fitzgerald herself. Many simply couldn’t believe their ears then – her singing was something new, something that had not existed before, before Sarah! Her further fate was predetermined; however, it still remains a mystery - who really “pushed” Sarah right then, in 1942. According to various sources, her “discoverer” could have been Earl Hines, the leader of the orchestra, and Billy Eckstine, a wonderful baritone singer (also working in Hines’ orchestra), who also came to listen to Fitzgerald that evening. It is only known that then, regardless of whether on Eckstein’s recommendation or without it, Hines turned out to be the fastest and immediately hired Sarah to work in his orchestra.

For quite a short time, Vaughn worked in the Hines orchestra, as well as in other groups.

She left Hines' orchestra at the end of 1943; in 1944, Billy Eckstine formed his own orchestra with Dizzy Gillespie, and she took over; during that period she repeatedly performed a duet with Billy; this couple recorded many jazz compositions that became classics.

It is known that Sarah worked in the combo of John Kirby, Teddy Wilson and other famous jazz groups.

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Sarah Vaughan's discography is so extensive that, without a doubt, it deserves a separate article, however, even a person far from jazz is familiar with such titles as "I"ll Wait and Pray", "If You Could See Me Now", "Don"t Blame Me", "Everything I Have is Yours", "Body and Soul", "That Lucky Old Sun", "Thinking of You" and many, many others.

In the 50s, Vaughn worked under the Mercury Records banner, recording such hits as “Make Yourself Comfortable,” “How Important Can It Be,” “The Banana Boat Song,” and “Misty.”

In 1946, Sarah married trumpeter George Treadwell, with whom she lived until 1958. Her second husband was Clyde Atkins - from 1958 to 1961. Waymon Reed was her third husband from 1978 to 1981. It is known that Sarah Vaughan was never able to give birth to her own children - in 1961 she adopted a girl named Debra Lois, who later became an actress known as Paris Vaughan.

It is also known that the singer’s life was full of paradoxes, and, despite the fact that many of her friends spoke wonderfully about her, she, like many brilliant people, was full of “her own cockroaches.” However, the personal life of such a great singer fades in the light of her brilliant musical activity.

Over the years, Vaughn's voice became deeper, and her style became more ornate and complex. Sarah herself considered her unique voice to be, in some way, just a musical instrument - it is known that the lyrics of songs never played an important role for her, leaving the main thing to the music.

Unfortunately, Sarah's health declined in the late 1980s; she had to cancel many concerts. Later he was diagnosed with lung cancer. The singer struggled with the terrible disease as long as she could, but then, tired, she asked to be taken home, where she died. It happened on April 3, 1990, just a week before her 60th birthday. Sarah Vaughn is buried at Glendale Cemetery in Bloomfield, New Jersey.

Sarah Vaughan (nickname - Sassy, March 27, 1924 - April 3, 1990) is one of the greatest jazz vocalists of the 20th century, along with and. She has repeatedly emphasized that she was greatly influenced by improvisations and. She had a range of three octaves and was considered the best vocalist of the bebop period. Critic Leonard Feather once wrote about her: “I heard a vocalist with spontaneity, soul, warmth, phrasing. And Sarah Vaughan had it all.”

Vaughan's star rose in 1942. Over the next three years, she worked in big bands, then began her solo career. As a rule, she was accompanied by three pianists. Beginning in the 1950s, along with the classical jazz repertoire, she recorded popular hits (for example, “Send in the Clowns”), which were released as separate singles and brought her wide recognition outside the world of jazz. In the 1980s Vaughan even objected when she was called a jazz singer: she believed that her range was wider. The outstanding singer fell victim to her smoking addiction: she died at the age of 66 from lung cancer.

Over the years, Vaughan's voice became deeper, and her performing style became more complex, balancing on the brink of sophistication and mannerism. She considered her unique voice to be a kind of musical instrument - the words of the songs performed and their meaning played a subordinate role for her. Vaughan's vocal exercises were often based on fast but smooth sliding between octaves (glissando).

She learned to play the piano, worked as an organist in church, and sang in the choir. In 1943, she won a vocal competition at Harlem's Apollo Theater, and Billy Eckstine, who was on the competition jury, recommended her to Earl Hines. In 1943–44 she was the second pianist and member of the vocal trio in the Hines orchestra. After some time, Eckstein “took” her into his band and organized the first recordings (with Tony Scott, Dick Wells, Dizzy Gillespie, Teddy Wilson and others). In 1945–46 she sang in John Kirby's orchestra, after which she decided to perform on stage with a trio. In 1947 she married trumpeter George Treadwell, who became her manager for many years. Best early recordings: Mean To Me (1945), Body And Soul (1946), Once In A While (1947), Ain't Misbehavin' (1950), East Of The Sun (1950). After 1955, she mainly performed in clubs, rarely appeared on stage, and in 1967–72 she hardly sang (as one of the reference books sarcastically noted, “she spent a long time looking for husbands and managers”). But in subsequent years she visited more than 60 countries, taking part in a variety of projects - from concerts in small jazz clubs to performances with symphony orchestras in huge halls. In 1972 she recorded an album with music by Michel Legrand (Sarah Vaughan - Michel Legrand) with an orchestra conducted by the author. Thanks to recordings with various compositions - orchestras and choirs - the vocalist managed to achieve success outside of jazz. However, jazz musicians gladly invited her to their programs. After a triumphant performance at Carnegie Hall (1979), she made a number of tours with the Count Basie Orchestra, Joe Pass, and Stanley Turrentine. In 1978 she received an honorary doctorate from the Berkeley School in Boston.

Sarah Vaughan (03/23/1924 - 04/03/1990)

Leonard Feather:
"I heard a vocalist with the spontaneity of Ella Fitzgerald, with the soul of Arita Franklin, with the warmth of Peggy Lee, with the phrasing of Carmen McRae. And Sarah Vaughan had it all."

Sarah Vaughan (nicknamed Sassy, March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was one of the greatest jazz vocalists of the 20th century, along with Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. She has repeatedly emphasized that she was greatly influenced by improvisations Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. She had a range of three octaves and was considered the best vocalist of the bebop period.
Vaughan's star rose in 1942. Over the next three years, she worked in big bands, then began her solo career. As a rule, she was accompanied by three pianists. Beginning in the 1950s, along with the classical jazz repertoire, she recorded popular hits (for example, “Send in the Clowns”), which were released as separate singles and brought her wide recognition outside the world of jazz. In the 1980s Vaughan even objected when she was called a jazz singer: she believed that her range was wider.
Over the years, Vaughan's voice became deeper, and her performing style became more complex, balancing on the brink of sophistication and mannerism. She considered her unique voice to be a kind of musical instrument - the words of the songs performed and their meaning played a subordinate role for her. Vaughan's vocal exercises were often based on fast but smooth sliding between octaves (glissando).
She learned to play the piano, worked as an organist in church, and sang in the choir. In 1943, she won a vocal competition at Harlem's Apollo Theater, and Billy Eckstine, who was on the competition jury, recommended her to Earl Hines. In 1943–44 she was the second pianist and member of the vocal trio in the Hines orchestra. After some time, Eckstein “took” her into his band and organized the first recordings (with Tony Scott, Dick Wells, Dizzy Gillespie, Teddy Wilson and others). In 1945–46 she sang in John Kirby's orchestra, after which she decided to perform on stage with a trio. In 1947 she married trumpeter George Treadwell, who became her manager for many years. Best early recordings: Mean To Me (1945), Body And Soul (1946), Once In A While (1947), Ain't Misbehavin' (1950), East Of The Sun (1950). After 1955, she mainly performed in clubs, rarely appeared on stage, and in 1967–72 she almost did not sing. But in subsequent years, she visited more than 60 countries, taking part in a variety of projects - from concerts in small jazz clubs to performances with symphony orchestras in huge halls. In 1972 she recorded an album with music by Michel Legrand (Sarah Vaughan - Michel Legrand) with an orchestra conducted by the author. Thanks to recordings with various compositions - orchestras and choirs - the vocalist managed to achieve success outside of jazz. However, jazz musicians gladly invited her to their programs. After a triumphant performance at Carnegie Hall (1979), she made a number of tours with the Count Basie Orchestra, Joe Pass, and Stanley Turrentine. In 1978 she received an honorary doctorate from the Berkeley School in Boston. She received awards from Down Beat, Metronome, and Esquire magazines.
The outstanding singer fell victim to her smoking addiction: she died at the age of 66 from lung cancer.

Over the years, Vaughan's voice became deeper, and her performing style became more complex, balancing on the brink of sophistication and mannerism. She considered her unique voice to be a kind of musical instrument - the words of the songs performed and their meaning played a subordinate role for her. Vaughan's vocal exercises were often based on fast but smooth sliding between octaves (glissando).

She learned to play the piano, worked as an organist in church, and sang in the choir. In 1943, she won a vocal competition at Harlem's Apollo Theater, and Billy Eckstine, who was on the competition jury, recommended her to Earl Hines. In 1943–44 she was the second pianist and member of the vocal trio in the Hines orchestra. After some time, Eckstein “took” her into his band and organized the first recordings (with Tony Scott, Dick Wells, Dizzy Gillespie, Teddy Wilson and others). In 1945–46 she sang in John Kirby's orchestra, after which she decided to perform on stage with a trio. In 1947 she married trumpeter George Treadwell, who became her manager for many years. Best early recordings: Mean To Me (1945), Body And Soul (1946), Once In A While (1947), Ain't Misbehavin' (1950), East Of The Sun (1950). After 1955, she mainly performed in clubs, rarely appeared on stage, and in 1967–72 she hardly sang (as one of the reference books sarcastically noted, “she spent a long time looking for husbands and managers”). But in subsequent years, she visited more than 60 countries, taking part in a variety of projects - from concerts in small jazz clubs to performances with symphony orchestras in huge halls. In 1972 she recorded an album with music by Michel Legrand (Sarah Vaughan - Michel Legrand) with an orchestra conducted by the author. Thanks to recordings with various compositions - orchestras and choirs - the vocalist managed to achieve success outside of jazz. However, jazz musicians gladly invited her to their programs. After a triumphant performance at Carnegie Hall (1979), she made a number of tours with the Count Basie Orchestra, Joe Pass, and Stanley Turrentine. In 1978 she received an honorary doctorate from the Berkeley School in Boston.