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The Benny Carter Sessions
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0724382864028
Label: Blue Note Records
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
MPN: 28640
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Blue Note Records
Release Date: May 31, 1994
Studio: Blue Note Records
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Rating: - Perfection.
Recorded in 1962 and 1963, this CD features, first, a remastering of "The Explosive Side of Sarah Vaughan," no longer available as a separate CD, and then "The Lonely Hours," both recorded during the height of Vaughan's Roulette years. The two CDs create a dramatic insight into Vaughan's many talents, the "Explosive Side" featuring songs that are all uptempo and swingy, while the "Lonely Hours" features songs more full of feeling--quieter ballads which emphasize the sense of loss.
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Rating: - Voice like Velvet
Sarah Vaughan is my favorite jazz vocalist. I like Ella Fitzgerald, but I like her best when she is singing slow, moody tunes. I can listen to Sarah any time and any place. She brings the goods!
This cd is from her later years and she doesn't use vocal acrobatics all of the time, like most young vocalist do, she knows her instrument and takes the tricks out of her bag when the feeling hits. You've got to hear her do the "Trolley "song. I don't want to compare her and Judy Garland, because ... Read More
Rating: - Sassy Sizzles
This recording from the early sixties, divided into two recording styles--the sassy, explosive, swinging side, and the more quiet, cool, and reflective side--represents Sarah Vaughan as a divine jazz chanteuse. Sassy swings divinely on songs like "The Lady's In Love With You," "After You've Gone," and "Great Day." The orchestrations fit the songs: they are lush and lavish; they provide simple accompaniment to a voice that itself was an instrument. Really, one must admire ... Read More
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