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'Sarah + 2' Sarah Vaughan
The sassy Sarah Vaughan cut countless definitive albums. From working alongside big bands and orchestras to her bebop combos and trios, you'd be hard-pressed to find a bad LP from 'The Divine One'.
By the 1960s, she was a household name having successfully brought her jazz chops into the realm of popular music and despite her fame, she never put the brakes on her jazz projects. After singing on a string of record dates for arranger Quincy Jones, Vaughan decided to strip things back in '62, forming a trio around guitarist Barney Kessel and bass player Joe Comfort.
This simple rhythm section really brought Vaughan's vaunted voice to the fore - and her intimate takes on ballads and classic standards certainly showcases the depth of her dynamic voice.
