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TopTenREVIEWS presents the music career and reviews of Sarah Vaughan

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Sarah Vaughan

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CAREER SPAN:

Decade
Album Score
# Albums
1940s
0.0576
2
1950s
1.2922
9
1960s
2.6399
9
1970s
1.9464
8
1980s
1.9253
10
1990s
1.2237
55
2000s
0.7393
77
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews for each album.
Overall Band Score: Sarah Vaughan is ranked overall as 2.2782 out of 4 stars 2.2782

Sarah Vaughan Album Rankings

1
At Mister Kelly's by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 3.2679 out of 4 stars for At Mister Kelly'sAt Mister Kelly's (3.2679)
During an era when many of her studio recordings found Sarah Vaughan backed by large commercial orchestras, this live session reaffirmed her remarkable jazz talents. ...more
2
The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 3.1724 out of 4 stars for The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 1The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 1 (3.1724)
Sarah Vaughan's years on Mercury (and its subsidiary EmArcy) feature inspired jazz performances, commercial recordings with string orchestras, and big-band sides that fall in between jazz and middle-o ...more
  • 199.24
3
Sassy Swings the Tivoli by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 2.8696 out of 4 stars for Sassy Swings the TivoliSassy Swings the Tivoli (2.8696)
After four years on Roulette, Sarah Vaughan returned to Mercury (her main label of the 1950s) with this wonderful live session, one of her very best of the 1960s. ...more
4
Sarah Sings Soulfully by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 2.8696 out of 4 stars for Sarah Sings SoulfullySarah Sings Soulfully (2.8696)
Sarah Vaughan's final Roulette session before going back to Mercury was one of her best. ...more
5
How Long Has This Been Going On? by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 2.3439 out of 4 stars for How Long Has This Been Going On?How Long Has This Been Going On? (2.3439)
Aretha Franklin and Van Morrison are the best vocal improvisers of their generation, but neither can be accurately described as a jazz singer. ...more
6
The Benny Carter Sessions by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 1.8961 out of 4 stars for The Benny Carter SessionsThe Benny Carter Sessions (1.8961)
Sarah Vaughan's two Roulette orchestra sessions that featuredBenny Carterarrangements (The Explosive Side of Sarah VaughanandThe Lonely Hours) are reissued in full onThe Benny Carter Sessionsfrom 1994 ...more
7
Sarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 1.8793 out of 4 stars for Sarah Vaughan Sings George GershwinSarah Vaughan Sings George Gershwin (1.8793)
No review available
8
Send in the Clowns by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 1.8452 out of 4 stars for Send in the ClownsSend in the Clowns (1.8452)
Sarah Vaughan was, without question, one of the greatest jazz singers. ...more
9
Thinking Of You by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 1.4046 out of 4 stars for Thinking Of YouThinking Of You (1.4046)
Like a good friend, roots music always welcomes you back. ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
10
In the Land of Hi-Fi by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.2919 out of 4 stars for In the Land of Hi-FiIn the Land of Hi-Fi (0.2919)
This single CD (whose contents are also included in the box set The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury Vol. 1) has one of the great singer's best jazz dates for EmArcy. ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
11
Sarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.2919 out of 4 stars for Sarah Vaughan in Hi-FiSarah Vaughan in Hi-Fi (0.2919)
No review available
12
Sarah Vaughan by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.2897 out of 4 stars for Sarah VaughanSarah Vaughan (0.2897)
This 1954 studio date, a self-titled album recorded for Emarcy, was later reissued as Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown to denote the involvement of one of the top trumpeters of the day. ...more
13
After Hours by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.2829 out of 4 stars for After HoursAfter Hours (0.2829)
Excellent early-50s cuts that haven't always been available domestically. ...more
14
Swingin' Easy by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.2682 out of 4 stars for Swingin' EasySwingin' Easy (0.2682)
This Trip recording has two of Sarah Vaughan's better jazz dates from her years on Mercury and EmArcy. ...more
15
Summertime by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.2389 out of 4 stars for SummertimeSummertime (0.2389)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
16
Jazz Sessions 1944-1950 by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz Sessions 1944-1950Jazz Sessions 1944-1950 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
17
Very Best Of by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Very Best OfVery Best Of (0.0000)
No review available
18
Jazz Biography Series by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz Biography SeriesJazz Biography Series (0.0000)
No review available
19
Gold Collection by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Gold CollectionGold Collection (0.0000)
No review available
20
1963 Live Guard Sessions by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1963 Live Guard Sessions1963 Live Guard Sessions (0.0000)
No review available
  • 15.86
21
The Duke Ellington Songbook No. 1 by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Duke Ellington Songbook No. 1The Duke Ellington Songbook No. 1 (0.0000)
No review available
22
The Singles Sessions by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Singles SessionsThe Singles Sessions (0.0000)
No review available
  • 19.95
23
Lovers Concerto by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Lovers ConcertoLovers Concerto (0.0000)
No review available
24
Memorial Album by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Memorial AlbumMemorial Album (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
25
The Gold Collection: Sings the Poetry of Pope John Paul II by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Gold Collection: Sings the Poetry of Pope John Paul IIThe Gold Collection: Sings the Poetry of Pope John Paul II (0.0000)
No review available
  • 15.95
26
Divine Miss V by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Divine Miss VDivine Miss V (0.0000)
No review available
27
Compact Jazz: Sarah Vaughan by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Compact Jazz: Sarah VaughanCompact Jazz: Sarah Vaughan (0.0000)
No review available
28
Send in the Clowns: The Very Best of Sarah Vaughan: by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Send in the Clowns: The Very Best of Sarah Vaughan:Send in the Clowns: The Very Best of Sarah Vaughan: (0.0000)
No review available
29
The Duke Ellington Songbook, Vol. 2 by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Duke Ellington Songbook, Vol. 2The Duke Ellington Songbook, Vol. 2 (0.0000)
No review available
30
Sarah Slightly Classical by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Sarah Slightly ClassicalSarah Slightly Classical (0.0000)
It has often been said that Sarah Vaughan had the voice to be an opera singer. This Roulette LP finds her coming as close as she ever did to performing in a classical vein. ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
31
Snowbound/The Lonely Hours by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Snowbound/The Lonely HoursSnowbound/The Lonely Hours (0.0000)
Part of a refreshing series of two-fers from major vocalists of the '60s, British EMI issued this compilation pairing Sarah Vaughan's 1963 LP, Snowbound, with 1964's The Lonely Hours. ...more
  • CD Pricing Not Available
32
Street of Dreams by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Street of DreamsStreet of Dreams (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
33
September Song by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for September SongSeptember Song (0.0000)
No review available
34
The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 4, Pts. 1 and 2: by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 4, Pts. 1 and 2: The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 4, Pts. 1 and 2:  (0.0000)
No review available
35
Love Songs by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Love SongsLove Songs (0.0000)
Columbia's Sarah Vaughan entry in its Love Songs compilation series is a stellar collection of tracks recorded from 1949 to 1953 that rank among the best of her career. ...more
36
Modern Jazz Quartet by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Modern Jazz QuartetModern Jazz Quartet (0.0000)
No review available
37
Sarah Vaughan 1944-1946 by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Sarah Vaughan 1944-1946Sarah Vaughan 1944-1946 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
38
Touch of Class by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Touch of ClassTouch of Class (0.0000)
No review available
39
You're Not That Kind by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for You're Not That KindYou're Not That Kind (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
40
The Magic of Sarah Vaughan by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Magic of Sarah VaughanThe Magic of Sarah Vaughan (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
41
Crazy And Mixed Up /xrcd2 by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Crazy And Mixed Up /xrcd2Crazy And Mixed Up /xrcd2 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
42
Time After Time by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Time After TimeTime After Time (0.0000)
This CD skips around a lot but it gives one a decent overview of Sarah Vaughan during her first three years on records. ...more
  • 9.77
43
Linger Awhile-live At Newport by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Linger Awhile-live At NewportLinger Awhile-live At Newport (0.0000)
No review available
44
1951-1952 by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for 1951-19521951-1952 (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
45
Round Midnight by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Round MidnightRound Midnight (0.0000)
No review available
46
It's Magic!: 1944-1950 by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for It's Magic!: 1944-1950It's Magic!: 1944-1950 (0.0000)
No review available
47
In the City of Lights by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for In the City of LightsIn the City of Lights (0.0000)
No review available
48
Everything I Have Is Yours by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Everything I Have Is YoursEverything I Have Is Yours (0.0000)
This LP-length budget-priced Drive CD has a cross section of Sarah Vaughan's Musicraft recordings, music that has been reissued in more complete form elsewhere. ...more
49
Jazz 'Round Midnight: Sarah Vaughan by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Jazz 'Round Midnight: Sarah VaughanJazz 'Round Midnight: Sarah Vaughan (0.0000)
No review available
50
Come Rain or Come Shine by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Come Rain or Come ShineCome Rain or Come Shine (0.0000)
No review available
51
The Masters by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The MastersThe Masters (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
52
Perdido! Live by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Perdido! Live Perdido! Live  (0.0000)
No review available
  • CD Pricing Not Available
53
The Divine One by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Divine OneThe Divine One (0.0000)
No review available
54
Crazy and Mixed Up by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Crazy and Mixed UpCrazy and Mixed Up (0.0000)
Sarah Vaughan had complete control over the production of this album (which would be her last small-group recording) and, even if the results are not all that unique, her voice is often in near-mirac ...more
  • 27.99
55
Misty by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for MistyMisty (0.0000)
A compilation of two albums recorded in Europe under the direction of Quincy Jones, these sessions catch Sarah Vaughan at her magnificent best. There may be claims of overdoing it or garishness. ...more
56
Great Lady of Jazz by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Great Lady of JazzGreat Lady of Jazz (0.0000)
No review available
57
The Essential Sarah Vaughan: The Great Songs by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Essential Sarah Vaughan: The Great SongsThe Essential Sarah Vaughan: The Great Songs (0.0000)
No review available
58
Portrait Of Sarah Vaughan by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Portrait Of Sarah VaughanPortrait Of Sarah Vaughan (0.0000)
No review available
59
All Time Greats by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for All Time GreatsAll Time Greats (0.0000)
No review available
60
Interlude: 1944-1947 by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Interlude: 1944-1947Interlude: 1944-1947 (0.0000)
No review available
61
Cocktail Hour: Sarah Vaughan by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for Cocktail Hour: Sarah VaughanCocktail Hour: Sarah Vaughan (0.0000)
No review available
62
The Best of Sarah Vaughan: Summertime by Sarah Vaughan
Sarah Vaughan scores a combined 0.0000 out of 4 stars for The Best of Sarah Vaughan: SummertimeThe Best of Sarah Vaughan: Summertime (0.0000)
No review available
  • 39.95
63