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Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan

American jazz and classical singer
Bop's greatest diva, a highly influential jazz singer with extraordinary range and perfect intonation, ranging from soft and warm to harsh and throaty.
BornMarch 27, 1924
HometownNewark, New Jersey, United States
Height5'3" (1.61m)
SpouseWaymon Reed, Marshall Fisher, Clyde B. Atkins, George Treadwell
ChildrenParis Vaughan
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CW39 Jazz Houston celebrate 100 Birthday of Sarah Vaughan with community concert

Jazz is the backbone of music. And one of its greatest, Sarah Vaughan would have turned 100 years old this year. Jazz Houston is hosting a concert to celebrate the elegance and mastery of “The Divine One” on her centennial. Headlining this amazing performance is the iconic Grammy-Award winning vocalist Dianne Reeves and her trio, performing songs from her very own tribute to Ms Vaughan. Also, debuting in Houston Ekep Nkwelle with the Jazz Houston Orchestra, will be performing selections from the classic recording “Viva! Vaughan”, featuring Salsa-influenced sounds of the Great American Songbook. CW39 Anchor Sharron Melton talks with Vincent Gardner – Artistic Director and Co-Founder-- and Singer Ekep Nkwelle. She's a 25-year-old Cameroonian -American jazz vocalist- who received guidance from the Jazz Houston organization and is now the opening act for event.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

Rhythm and Blues Revue
Rhythm and Blues Revue
1h 11min
1955
Rhythm and Blues Review
Rhythm and Blues Review
1h 10min
1954

Albums

Magic of Sarah Vaughan [Prism]
Magic of Sarah Vaughan [Prism]
2001
Live in Chicago
Live in Chicago
1995
Easy Living
Easy Living
1995
I Love Brazil
I Love Brazil
1981
Copacabana
Copacabana
1979
Sarah Vaughan & Jimmy Rowles Quintet
Sarah Vaughan & Jimmy Rowles Quintet
1975
Jazz Fest Masters
Jazz Fest Masters
1969
Pop Artistry of Sarah Vaughan
Pop Artistry of Sarah Vaughan
1966
Viva! Vaughan
Viva! Vaughan
1965
Vaughan with Voices
Vaughan with Voices
1964
After Hours
After Hours
1961
No Count Sarah
No Count Sarah
1958
Live at Laren Jazz Festival 1975
Live at Laren Jazz Festival 1975
2016
Three Classic Albums
Three Classic Albums
2011
5 Plus Grandes Divas Du Jazz
5 Plus Grandes Divas Du Jazz
2011
Live and S'Wonderful
Live and S'Wonderful
2010
Best of Sarah Vaughan
Best of Sarah Vaughan
2008
Very Best of Jazz
Very Best of Jazz
2008
Live at Mister Kelly's
Live at Mister Kelly's
2007
Live in '58 & '64 [DVD]
Live in '58 & '64 [DVD]
2007
NEA Jazz Masters
NEA Jazz Masters
2005
Body & Soul
Body & Soul
2004
Complete Roulette Sarah Vaughan Studio Sessions
Complete Roulette Sarah Vaughan Studio Sessions
2002
Tenderly [Proper]
Tenderly [Proper]
2001
You're Mine You [Proper]
You're Mine You [Proper]
2001
I'll Wait and Pray
I'll Wait and Pray
2001
It's Magic [Proper]
It's Magic [Proper]
2001
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