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  1. Sarah Lois Vaughan (/ vɔːn /, March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer and pianist. Nicknamed "Sassy" and "The Divine One", [1] she won two Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and was nominated for a total of nine Grammy Awards. [2] . She was given an NEA Jazz Masters Award in 1989. [3] .

  2. Aug 9, 2024 · Sarah Vaughan was an American jazz vocalist and pianist known for her rich voice, with an unusually wide range, and for the inventiveness and virtuosity of her improvisations. She is regarded as one of the greatest of all jazz singers.

  3. Apr 2, 2014 · Who Was Sarah Vaughan? Jazz singer Sarah Vaughan grew up with a love of music and performing. Winning a talent competition held at Harlem's Apollo Theater launched her singing career.

  4. Sarah Vaughan has one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century! Rediscover all of her best songs in this OFFICIAL SARAH VAUGHAN PLAYLIST! Don't forge...

  5. "Misty" is a jazz standard written in 1954 by the pianist Erroll Garner. Originally composed as an instrumental following the traditional 32-bar format, the...

  6. Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer, described by music critic Scott Yanow as having "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century." ...more.

  7. Mar 27, 2013 · The power, range, and flexibility of her voice made Sarah Vaughan, known as "Sassy" or "The Divine One," one of the great singers in jazz. With her rich, controlled tone and vibrato, she could create astounding performances on jazz standards, often adding bop-oriented phrasing.

  8. Mar 27, 2024 · This is FRESH AIR. Jazz and pop and classical singer Sarah Vaughan was born 100 years ago today in Newark, N.J. As a girl, she sang in church in Newark before breaking into show business at...

  9. Apr 3, 1990 · Bop's greatest diva, a highly influential jazz singer with extraordinary range and perfect intonation, ranging from soft and warm to harsh and throaty. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1940s - 1990s. Born. March 27, 1924 in Newark, NJ. Died. April 3, 1990 in Los Angeles, CA.

  10. May 7, 2023 · Sarah Vaughan, also known as “Sassy,” was one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. Her rich, powerful voice and impeccable phrasing made her a true icon of the genre, and her influence continues to be felt today.