In memory of Sarah Vaughan (March 27, 1924 - April 3, 1990).
Sarah Vaughan was one of the greatest voices in jazz. Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1924, she grew up in a musical family, singing in church and learning piano as a child. Her career took off after she won an amateur competition at the Apollo Theatre in 1942.
Known as "Sassy" and "The Divine One," Vaughan is renowned for her rich vocal range and impressive three-octave range. Furthermore, she sings with the skill and freedom of an improvisational jazz musician on an instrument. Inspired by bebop, she has worked with artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Earl Hines, and Billy Eckstine.
During the 1950s and 1960s, she became a major star, recording classics such as "Melody of the Mist," "Tender," and "Heartbreaking." Alongside Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, she helped define modern jazz singing and continues to influence artists today.
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