At Mister Kelly's

Another great recording from the late 50s of live jazz.

Excellent

The thing I most enjoyed about this Sarah Vaughan live album is her charming poise and sense of humor as a few incidents don't quit go as planned, but it certainly makes the listener sympathetic and really absorb the full humanity. Too often we get wrapped in how technically perfect an album is, when occasionally, as was the case here, it just makes the album swing with vibrant, chaotic life. A strong and concise album that captures what I imagine it was really like in the smokey, swinging lounge at Mister Kelly's in Chicago 1957. Favorites: "Willow Weep For Me" and "How High the Moon"

So elegant and charismatic

This was amazing and I highly enjoyed her voice

I hadn't heard of or listened to this artist before. She was fine, but I think I would go to Billie Holliday or Ella Fitzgerald first as they have a similar sound / era and I have listened to them before.

Notable Textzeile: If we'd thought a bit of the end of it When we started painting the town We'd have been aware that our love affair Was too hot not to cool down Das ist wunderschön, leicht, ausdrucksvoll. Die Stimme ist auch ein Instrument und steht absolut im Vordergrund. Die Songauswahl zum Teil seltsam. Ich verstehe, wie man sich in den Feinheiten der Jazz- und Popszene der 40er bis 60er verlieren könnte - wer hat was geschrieben, wer war wann bei welchem Label und bei welcher Band, war hat was arrangiert warum wann. Ich hab das nur angelesen, das hat zumindest dazu gereicht, das ich gerne ein Biopic über Sarah Vaughan sehen würde.

Lovely but I couldn’t tell you what sets Vaughan apart from any other talented jazz singer

This album does everything right that a live album should. It feels intimate and ‘live’ while the songs sound just as good as they would in a studio, and there’s a real sense of fun and humour to it. Coupled with Sarah Vaughan’s amazing voice, it makes for a great album that flies by.

Speaking of great voices… Sarah Vaughan in a smoky Chicago club with a trio of great musician playing all the right notes and only the right notes? Yes, please.

I really like Sarah Vaughn, and this is an overall great live album. Jazz is the one genre I love to listen to live recordings of. I will say though that the introduction was super awkward, and would have best left off the album.

Her vocals are gorgeous and i love this cozy jazzy vibes but it's still powerful at the same time!

Great album. From the 50s and is just raw real music

her voice is beautiful

Lovely listen!

OKAY I LIKED THIS WAY MORE THAN I IMAGINED. Solid 4

4 stars

nice

Loveddd the mood. Hell yeah

I really loved how perfectly chaotic some of this album was. It did get a couple of laughs out of me... and this now happens to be one of the few exceptions of live albums that I actually enjoy. I always have had a certain dislike towards live albums, as the magic of live music is actually being there in the moment and experiencing it. Being with strangers, in a room ful of people you don't know, but who connect to you on the same level around somethinf you love. The common love for something in one space, and the freedom to be who you want to be with these people. So I have had a dislike of recordings of live music, because all the magic is taken away from the experience, and you may as well just listen to a studio recording version of the tracks, as it will sound a lot better anyway. But this really us an exception for me, as there is something special about each track. You can hear the emotion and power in her voice, and you even get the added bonus of things going wrong every now and again in this, and seeing how they react. You could hear them having fun and just loving the music. Favourites: September In The Rain Willow Weep For Me Honeysuckle Rose How High The Moon

With only nominal exposure or familiarity to Sarah Vaughn, I was nevertheless thrilled to see a live performance from such an accomplished vocalist come up this morning. And WOW did this one not disappoint. The production quality here was absolutely stellar, with the piano, the voice capture, and even the conversations and laughter amongst the audience members coming through crisp and clear as a bell. With headphones on I could literally close my eyes and smell the cigarettes and gin. Further endearing was the early "foul up" of Willow Weep for Me, which drew me even further into the "being there" aspect and had me chuckling right along with the audience and Sarah. Despite the overall lack of variety (each song sounding markedly similar to the last), I was nevertheless disappointed enough at the 36 minute runtime to start it back at the beginning and pretend that I was hearing each track for the first time again. An easy 4.5/5 that I'm only hesitant to round up because of the aforementioned repetitiveness and lack of variety.

118. At Mister Kelly's - Sarah Vaughan (1957) 6.20.26 Variety: 3 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 5 Uniqueness: 3 Emotionality: 4 = 4.0 "Can't we sail away on a little dream/ And settle high on the crest of a thrill!" The Divine One is an artist I an woefully unfamiliar with outside of some big numbers on compilations and in some movie and tv shows. What I do recall is that she has a great voice, so we should be in good hands here. THE TRACKS Side one "September In The Rain" - We start with a wonderfully intimate and laid back atmosphere with an intro preparing us for what seems like an impromptu show. Vaughan is using a lyric sheet, the crowd is good natured, but polite, and then she comes on and wipes away any tension or misgivings one might have had. If this is her unprepared, and possibly slightly flustered then wow... What a pro. "Willow Weep for Me" - Love that they included the small missteps here, as even more so than the opening this makes Vaughan all the more impressive. The minimum accompaniment works really well here as we all know what the attraction is. And what an attraction. Vaughan's voice here dips down a register I think and is as warm and inviting as can be, bending ( just like that tree)and turning through the phrasing with such an ease that she entirely owns it all. That the flub at the end is more charming than anything goes to show how much control and power she had over the club audience, and through the time travel of almost 70 years, control of anyone listening to the recording. Damn. "Just One of Those Things" - The piano comes ever slightly more forward here, and Vaughan gets to put a bit of swing into the whole affair, with a heavy spotlight on her vibrato technique. Too much vibrato can grate on me, but have to say she controls it well and it feels more or a natural side effect of her voice than some singers who seem to lean in to impress. That said, it's still not may favorite part of her bag of tricks. I much prefer the slower, sultrier numbers. "Be Anything But Darling Be Mine" - Like this. It's worth noting here as well how great this sounds for a live cut from a crowded club in 1957. Whoever mic'd the stage here deserves a special callout. Vaughan comes across clear as a bell, and my ears can't even detect any sort of buzz or hotness even when she's humming. It's slow and subtle, but I think this track shows how acrobatic she was in her phrasing. Side two "Thou Swell" - This bouncy number let's Vaughan infuse a lot of personality into the delivery where she dips into lower and higher registers back and forth through the whole thing, sometimes in the same word or syllable. Much better use of her talent on a faster number. "Stairway to the Stars" - Romantic without being schmaltzy or corny like stuff like this can get, especially if the pianist leans too hard. Vaughan reminds me of Billie Holiday on this track more than any so far, deeply expressive and nuanced with the vibrato turned down and finely controlled. Possibly my pick for favorite track so far. "Honeysuckle Rose" - Breezy, upbeat and lively. One of the big standards that I've heard quite a few versions of. This is great, but not sure anyone can top Fitzgerald's version with Count Basie for pure energy and verve. And I might even prefer Fats Waller's version which is doubly drenched in innuendo. But it's still pretty damned good. "Just a Gigolo" - A languid take on the classic standard, Vaughan doesn't lean too hard into the sadness of the lyrics, and let's the piano do some of the lifting in that regard. It also avoids the over the top smile while you're dying inside take made famous by David Lee Roth, and so we get a middle ground of bittersweetness, landing just on the side of matter of factness. "How High the Moon" - Vaughan ends strong with a pretty intentionally funny improv take on the song with Vaughan playfully declaring her unfamiliarity with the song before name checking Fitzgerald and then launching into some fine scatting. And she STILL manages to keep the audience in the palm of her hand with her relaxed confidence and ownership of the situation. Trying to think of any similar live music situations, and I'm at a loss. This is how you turn a problem into a solution, folks. HIGHLIGHTS - "September In The Rain" - "Willow Weep for Me" - "Be Anything But Darling Be Mine" - "Thou Swell" - "Stairway to the Stars" - "Honeysuckle Rose" - "How High the Moon" MIDLIGHTS - "Just One of Those Things" - "Just a Gigolo" LOWLIGHTS - FINAL THOUGHTS None of these songs would be on any sort of list of favorites I would ever make. Jazz standards, especially the ones with vocals are just not my thing. That makes albums like this even more of a laser focus on the artist, and the thing 100% lives or dies on the singer's interpretation and performance. In this case, the thing has a life I don't usually find on this sort of thing. I usually detest live recordings, finding the audience noise and the performer's patter to be distracting. It all works here though. Vaughan is someone I'm definitely going to seek out some more stuff from. Her charisma is pretty goddamn boundless on this, and her range and technique ( vibrato aside) is as good as anything in the genre I've heard. If I had to knock her on anything, it would be that she's almost TOO perfect. Billie Holiday, who I think massively influenced Ms. Vaughan, for example has more personality. Ella Fitzgerald's improvisation and tone are unmatched. I think Vaughan might always come behind those two as far as my preferences go, but she more than deserves to be mentioned in the same breath. Esteemed company to be sure. But, this will never be a favorite genre or mode for me. I can appreciate jazz singing, and even love a lot of it ( I do own an Ella box set for example) but would I ever think to throw something like this on, unprompted? Unlikely. There will likely remain a ceiling I think for stuff like this for me, but I'm not willing to write off Ms. Vaughan quite yet, and could see another album maybe blowing even this out of the water. PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS - Nope FURTHER LISTENING - Carnegie Hall Concert Recorded Live by Billie Holiday - Dinah Jams by Dinah Washington - Ella in Berlin: Mack the Knife (1960) – Ella Fitzgerald - Ella and Basie! by Ella Fitzgerald, accompanied by Count Basie - The Audience with Betty Carter – Betty Carter

Beautiful, soulful, melancholy and joyful. This music always reminds me of Christmas. I really loved the live energy with this one.

beautiful vocals. jazz just isn't my thing

Конечно, это не тот альбом, который надо было слушать в метро. Надо переслушать

3.75

I love this, immediately bought the vinyl. Absolutely incredible voice and I think a sunday morning with this rolling would be delightful.

Reminds me of Amy Winehouse. I guess it's the Jazz style of singing. I followed some lyrics on Willow weep for me, and they were different, which was something Amy Winehouse would do.

Chill & Cozy

This is a really lovely album. It is good for both passive and active listening — you can have it on in the background and you'll enjoy it and if you get into it, it'll reward your more intentional listening with sharper fills and (mostly) great lyrics. Vaughan is a quality singer. She's expressive, smooth, and capable of being rough if it's necessary. She also has a fun personality that shows in between songs from time to time. The backing band is great, too. They work really well with Vaughan, taking the back seat and jumping at the front at the right times. A real treat. Song selection is pretty solid too. I was a little sad to find that "How High the Moon," lacked a proper lyric sheet. Though it is charming that Vaughan took a crack at it anyway. All in all, a great jazz lounge album. It ends before you want it to, leaving you wanting more.

Not usually a fan of live albums, but this one was great. It really felt like being in the room with a stiff drink listening to a jazz great sing. She has a great voice and the fun little bits of crowd banter were a nice addition. I really loved How High the Moon, where she talks about Ella Fitzgerald’s performance of the song. It’s a great time.

Stunning voice. Brilliant backing. Amazing recording. The version of Just One of Those Things is incredible. Would be harsh to score it below a 4. 4*

I don't really like live albums much, but this is fantastic. Sarah Vaughan is a fantastic singer, so she already starts by carrying this with her voice. But more importantly, she's just funny. She messes up Willow Weep For Me, but then proceeds to just plow through it anyway, cracking jokes about how she messed up and integrating it into the song. At the end of the album, she starts How High the Moon, just flat out admits she doesn't know the lyrics, and proceeds to just shooby doo bop the rest of the song. On the other hand, she absolutely crushes Just One Of Those Things, Be Anything But Darling Be Mine, and Thou Swell. Shockingly great album.

Beautiful voice, full of life and emotions!! I was transported to a differ time, a different life.

There's such a warmth and smoothness to her voice, and her pitch is perfect. I loved that she didn't take herself too seriously, evidenced by her ad-libbing How High the Moon and imitating Ella Fitzgerald's scatting. This was beautiful, and I was transported through time.

Voice like butter. 4.5

Sarah Vaughan is the perfect example of a one in a million talent who will be completely forgotten within the next 20-30 years. Time is a motherfucker of a filter.

Warm. I like it very much. I don't have the words to explain, though.

Gorgeous voice. good background noise. i love the live adlibs when she didn't know the words. perfect for a rainy day

When to listen: with a hot cup of cocoa on a wintry day (I listened on a hot sunny summer day but okay) What a warm and honeyed voice, what a lovely moment in time captured.

Heel vet

Didn’t expect to get this much enjoyment out of a live album but Vaughan’s voice and carefree, jovial outlook come through as clear as a bell on the record. I’ll be looking for this the next time I’m stuck inside on a rainy day.

Ultimately this is just easy listening live lounge jazz, but it’s getting an extra point partly for the gorgeous voice but largely for the sense of joy and fun you can hear. From the laugh you can hear from Vaughan and the audience early on as something falls over on stage, through to her singing about not knowing the words on the final track and just freestyling her way through, this sounds wonderfully alive.

Immediate like, from the first vocal note. What a voice. I love jazz singers. I’ll call it now, my biggest takeaway from this list when it all ends will be a decent foundation in jazz. I’ll pick up some artists I’ve never heard of, some I’ve heard of but never made time for, and celebrate the classics, but I think jazz will have the biggest impact. It’s a style I want to know a lot more about because I know nothing and I’m coming to understand it’s kind of the pinnacle of music when it comes to technique & complexity, and already there’s been a few offering from this list that I’ve really enjoyed, which I feel like are already covering part of the spectrum — they’ve all been slightly different. This particular performance is gorgeous. She’s with Billie holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. I wish I could’ve been in that club. Wish I could’ve been in New York or Chicago or Nola when jazz was taking form. I did, and will, listen to this and the other offerings on repeat for many moons.

fav songs: willow weep for me be anything but darling be mine honeysuckle rose playful, relaxed, graceful 75/100

What a master.

A JAZZ ALBUM LETS GO!!! and that cover of misty she sang made me ascend like holy vocals. Listened to this album with my mom and she loves Sarah Vaughn and even was singing some of the songs

This may not be true for everyone, but what I want from a live album is the feeling of being at the recording, whether that's a recording for a giant auditorium of folks or an intimate setting like this album was recorded in. The moments when Sarah Vaughan makes mistakes and improvises to keep on rolling makes this a better album. If I wanted a perfect clean recording, well that's what a studio album is for. This album achieves the sense of sitting in the audience and watching her sing and the piano player play.

Sarah Vaughan and the band sound comfortable, happy, and so good. This album creates an intimate vibe. Seems I could set up a little cafe table, light a candle, and sit in my living room as though she were on stage.

Enjoyed this, especially the natural feel with the thumping crash and improvisation over botched lyrics in Willow Weep for Me. For a "feels like you we there" live album, this is a gem.

such a lovely voice, i always wondered why i dont listen to more jazz... the improv is rlly fun too, would definitely listen again

A simply stunning performance, and an absolutely gorgeous recording.

Oh this is hella charming. Even beyond the enormous talent on display, just the great good feeling generated by Vaughn as she puts on her best Ella Fitzgerald is enough to win my affection for life. Also I didn't realize before now that Honeysuckle Rose is the sexiest song of all time.

Unbelievable voice.

charming

Wow, what a talent. I had never heard of Sarah Vaughan before. But she has an incredible voice and a charming persona in her live show.

In my whole life, I'd never heard of Sarah Vaughan before today and what an impoverished existence that was. All on its own, the way she improvises over the end of 'Willow Weep For Me' is worth the price of admission. Live albums are a crapshoot -- sometimes of lesser quality, sometimes flat without the verve of the room they're recorded in -- but this one couldn't be anything but live. You get all the musical impression (thought I'd love to have heard this with slightly higher-fidelity recording; just a touch less clipping on her voice is all I'd ask) and as a bonus, you get her masterful stage presence. She's 33 here and she sounds just as comfortable on the stage as a veteran of more than fifteen years ought. If someone were to say they hated jazz, this seems like a perfect place to refer them. I will say that when this rolled into some more jazz from my algo, it took me a minute to notice. It's a wonderful listen and a record I'll return to but imperfect in the sense that I may forget about it from time to time. But it'll be a delight when I remember. 4/5

Really nice. Cracking voice. Feels like music you’d need to be in the mood for, though, sadly.

Pretty good live Album, nicely played, Not the Most interesting Songs.

Finnaly an album made by a woman 💕

Made me feel like I was sat in a jazz bar, sipping an old-fashioned and smoking a cigarette. Gorgeous stuff from Sarah Vaughan, whom I had never heard of before until now. After looking at some reviews, I must be in a bit of a musical minority here, because I just can't get enough of a good live album, and this one absolutely delivered. Definitely one I'd listen to again. Favourite track: Stairway To The Stars Least favourite track: Just A Gigolo (an overplayed standard, imo)

This album was such a surprise I loved it.

The live session feeling, and that it is performed live makes it soo much better. U can sense the atmosphere, the soulfull joy, and playfullnes in the singer and in the crowd also. I fell in love with her, without even seeing her, or hearing her ever before.

Super chill jazz singer. Really enjoyed this one. Usually not the biggest fan of live music but it actually fit this album really well.

A lovely jazz singer album from a singer with a beautiful voice. The album is live which I'm usually not a fan of, but the freestyle singing towards the end is comedic and adds to the charm. This is a fun one

Vaughan's voice is divine, and the finale of the album featuring 3 minutes of scat singing was a fine example of her vocal talents. Overall, this album was a pleasure to hear, and I could have listened to it for hours without growing bored of it. Something about the genre is endlessly enjoyable to me, and this one fits nicely into the category, though it didn't necessarily stand out above the rest.

This was a nice treat! I can’t say I listen to Sarah Vaughan often, but I do think she deserves wider recognition, so I appreciate the list lifting this album.

ANOTHER BLACK ARTIST OFF THE STREAMING RESERVATION. Man. Thank God for YouTube! I can't believe I'm saying that... Anyways. This was a truly enjoyable jazz album (I don't say that very often) and an excellent live album. Sarah completely won me over in the second song, where she clearly knocks something over (a music stand maybe?) and then proceeds to redeem herself with the audience in a self-deprecating way, like a pro. And I know she was thinking "Of course this happens the ONE NIGHT we recorded this...." but she nails the rest of the set and it's a delight. I particularly like her version of "Just a Gigolo." This is the kind of music I hope my grandparents were hip enough to put on during a dinner party. Definitely going into the rotation. FOUR STARS

Interestingly, my two favorite albums from this project so far are jazz. I enjoyed this a lot - relaxing and warm.

This is a live album, which I usually don't like much, but I think jazz is one where it works well. Sarah Vaughan has a lovely voice and the arrangements and lyrics are beautiful. I like the overall vibe; it was recorded in a 50s jazz club and it feels like it (in a good way).

She is truly amazing

It was a bit spotty sounding, at least I Spotify, and had a mix of Elvis in there. It was also in and out of mono and stereo I think. Still, she's one of the best for a reason.

so cosy

Such great voice and some beautiful lyrics

instant plus 4 stars

no me esperaba que fuera jazzz por la portada pero bastante rappp slay

So much of this album feels very modern, from the high fidelity recording to the clean and sleek album cover to the spoken word introduction piercing the fourth wall. But there is a quality to it that roots it firmly in 1957: in spite of some profound musicianship, it's still a raw and sparse record. I don't quite understand the reasons for the occasional on-stage gaffs, but I did find them charming and the record offered a glimpse at another side of Vaughan’s talent for improvisation.

I'm also so impressed with the clarity in these recordings from decades ago when technology seemed so primitive. Anyway, as far as Jazz singers go Sarah Vaughan is quite plain. She has a wobbly honeyed style to her that isn't too over pronounced. The standards presented by the quartet are simplistic examples of songs in the genre defining decades of the 1920s and 1930s. Overall, a very enjoyable listen and an LP I would certainly buy if I came across it.

7 - gorgeous voiced jazz singer. Pace is a bit off but very enjoyable listen.

Perfect for fall!!

Pretty chill. Great voice

This was really good, her voice is amazing

I have listened to some of the album before ! I liked it I liked the beginning when the guy was like you all are in a way mister Kelly recording artist

Clearly I’m an uneducated fool because I don’t think I’d ever heard of Sarah Vaughan. Loved her though, she was great, good vibes all round.

альбом заипатый, но джаззик эт не моё 🙃

Great talent and tunes thx

Me gusta mucho este tipo de música, por lo que 0 pegas. Lo volvería a escuchar

I love a good live album. I’m always charmed by the interactions the singers have with the audience between songs (and even during the songs!). It helps me remember that even decades ago we’ve always been the same old humans with the same whimsy and fun. This album was fun the whole way through, Vaughan was very pleasant to listen to and the music was always great. Lovely.

The definitive live recording by 'Sassy' with her trio performing a top set of standards and name checking Ella Fitzgerald at one point before quite a significantly elaborate ad lib scat towards the end. Some excellent recordings which really show which form of popular music had the best production values at the time. One of the greats in her prime.

Noche lluviosa

Quite nice to listen to.

I knew the name, I didn’t know the voice: glorious. Also amusing how such a talented singer does not seem to pay attention to the lyrics.

An excellent live album that captures a genuine live feeling. It's harder to accomplish than one would think, but this 70(!) year old release does it perfectly, probably due to the limitations of the time. Sarah Vaughan herself is in top form as she slinks through lovelorn ballads and the jumpier numbers. There's always a sense of bitter-sweetness to her performances, even on the happiest songs. It's as though these are all nostalgic pieces for her and she worries she'll forget about them forever if she lets the last note go. It's important to note that nothing here is genuinely high-octane as it's a fairly low-key set full of delicate piano chords and soft brushing snare drums. Perfect mood music for a night at some fancy club on a rainy night, which I imagine was their preferred way of capturing the live atmosphere at the now-legendary Mister Kelly venue. I really thought I would go into this dismissing it as background fodder, but Ms. Vaughan surprised me with how compelling even her most subdued performances could be.

This album is straight out of a different place in time. Reminds me of my grandparents. What a time.

Fantastic voice. Beautiful really. This album just isn't for me.

She's very good, this isn't something I'd listen to regularly, but it is quite nice

Very chill

The singing is nice. Origin of a Van Hallen song here.

Tremendous Jazz! Reminds me a lot of Ella Fitzgerald

One of my favorite singers.

Cool classic live music

Amazing recording incredible voice have never heard this before. Will become a regular go to album when I feel like some cool Jazz vocals cocktail party music.

Great stuff

- Nice and chill lounge - Quite fun to hear mess ups and audience interaction

1. Willow Weep For Me 2. September In The Rain 3. How High The Moon I love lounge music and I especially love live recorded lounge music.

Enchanting vocals and really fun live environment

Utrolig dejlig stemning og varme, elsker den slags live album

Hygge på jazzbaren. Almost perfect. Den meget kraftige og konstante vibrato på næsten hver eneste lange node bliver lidt træls i længden. Dét og det super irriterende du-bi-du på "How High The Moon" trækker lige en stjerne ned.

*83 Charmerende og sjælefuldt. Man begræder, næsten, at man ikke er født i 1937'erne, så at man kunne sidde og pimpe pilsner til denne fantastiske aften i selskab med Sarah Vaughan hos Mister Kelly's.

Charming and enjoyable. A real treat to hear and Sarah Vaughan is a truly great performer. A couple of flubs as it is a live album, but her charm makes up for any mistakes. Fav track: Alone

She’s in good voice, excellent set of tunes, the combo plays well, and yet… this set doesn’t feel to me like it ever really catches fire. The crowd is way too polite, negating the fact that this is a live album. She might as well be sitting in a room at the library, rather than one of the great jazz clubs in Chicago. Will give it 3.5 stars in recognition of her overall value and talent.

A nice surprise!

Felt like I just came in from the rain in a jazz club in Chicago

THIS SHIT IS WHERE ITS AT! I was having a good time with it, expecting a repeat of the past two days when the second track came on and she started improvising about how bad she was cocking the song up and how they were definitely going to use this take for the album and I was SOOOO overwhelmed with how charming it is that I fell head over heels with this album. The closer where she sings the Ella song that she doesn't know the words to sent me to the moon. Now that I have heard this record, I am DESPERATE to find something else that sounds like it. 4.4

შემოდგომის წყნარი საღამოებისთვის იდეალური! 🎷💖

This was a beautiful recording and deserves another listen but I didn’t find any standout tracks.

Very good, reminded me of Ella.

I’d invite Sarah Vaughan to karaoke

What a voice. Smooth as silk. Loved how when faced with an issue during a live recording that would be a nightmare for some artists, Vaughan plays it off calmly with good humor and comes out of it looking like a million bucks.

el tipo de album que pondria apra una cena romantica, le da un aire a que es inspiracion de amy winehouse

Wow her voice is incredible. There's a fun dynamic between her and the band that makes the improvisational aspect of Jazz a focal point. The fact that it's live and includes the audience noise and Sarah's banter with them between tracks added to the sense that I was listening to this in a low light smoky club as I sip on a cocktail. I'm not really familiar enough with Jazz to comment on how good of Jazz it is but to my ears it was very enjoyable. They are all clearly very talented with their respective instruments.

So so good. Her voice is incredible. I can definitely see myself coming back to this.

Rating: 3.75/5 Favorite song(s): September in the Rain Review: I actually quite enjoyed this. I don’t feel like I know enough about jazz to rate it competently, but I do know a bit about the history of tape recording—and this is a seriously superb audio recording for the era. I was definitely impressed by how crisp the sound was. I did feel like the vocal/instrumental mixing was slightly off. I liked that they kept the introductions to songs in the recording. Preserving Vaughan’s introductions makes the album feel intimate, like I was in the audience myself. I also enjoyed her improvisation on “How High the Moon.” Sarah Vaughan has a gorgeous voice, and I would be curious to hear some of her studio music. I could perhaps see myself revisiting this album for an ambient listen. Listen again?: Maybe

Really enjoyed listening to this album. I had it on as background music but found myself tuning in more than I thought I would. Fabulous musicianship and the singer has a great timbre of voice. Good vibes!

Not a genre I usually listen to, but I enjoyed it! A nice change of pace

7.5/10 Sarah Vaughan's vocals sound amazing, but the songs aren't anything too special. It does feel like it would've been a really fun show to attend though.

first listen timeless

pretty good, opened up with live recordings of things, historical significance, jazzy vibes

Outstanding album. What a voice!

Lovely

This album surprised me. I don't normally like this kind of medium/slow jazz. It can be a bit of a drag. But this was very very beautiful, and is just upbeat enough to keep me hooked. Her voice is wonderful and it's entertaining. All the musicians really play their part here, with the trio shining through just enough (e.g. on Honeysuckle Rose). This also works brilliantly as a live album. But it loses one point for the slow numbers ("Be anything but darling be mine", "Just a Gigolo" etc)

Love this. Jazz is my jam.

Good album but her stuff with Clifford is better

Beautiful. Avant garde? Jazz. Smooth, beautiful voice. Would have been an intimate evening to be at. 4/5

Intressant! Första gången jag lyssnat på dem.

this was such a comforting record. i loved the immersive nature of it being a recorded concert, it truly felt like i had opened a path directly into mister kelly‘s. for some reason i also imagine it being a rainy evening in late october. but that just might me my general association with jazz

Good jazz album; the recording and singing was so nice that I would ocassionally forget that it is a live recording.

two jazz albums in a row? is it my birthday? not as much to say about this one-- I like Vaughn enough, but she's not Fitzgerald or Holiday or James. what is most interesting to me about this album is its location: by all accounts it was a cool place (had closed years and years before i lived in Chicago, so not even a trace of its legacy was left aside from museum exhibits), but it had a pretty mixed recording history. i remember learning about this specifically when i lived in chicago: on the one hand, you had artists like Vaughn and even Muddy Waters record here, buuuut also Bill Cosby and Woody Allen did stuff here, so... you know. maybe its legacy is somewhat cursed. the list of artists i love who *played* here, though, is nearly endless. all the greats did at least one performance here if not several. if NY was where jazz thrived in the 50s, Chicago was its little brother. to see nina simone or duke ellington at Mister Kelly's would've been really special.

I know Sarah Vaughan best because of Jeff Buckley's impression of her on his cover of "The Man That Got Away." Her voice is dreamy and smooth, and I thoroughly enjoyed this performance.

A beautiful snapshot of musical history. Beautifully recorded so as to retain the feel of the room, the audience, and the show. Sarah's vocals are incredible and her band are excellent. Listening makes you feel all warm and fuzzy.

50s style jazz. She's a fantastic singer, but the song selection and the mixing weren't as great. It's pretty good for a live album though.

Not my usual thing but I really enjoyed it

Found myself tapping along, pretty great for a live album. Some might argue it would be better as a studio album but this feels very raw and real and makes me wish I was there. Amazing jazz singer.

Didn't listen to the whole thing but will return when I need a jazzy new york walk vibe (gas)

- upee tunnelma levynkansitaiteesta alkaen - toimii hienona aikakoneena myös koska äänitys on niin raa'an rehellinen että kaikki yleisön reaktiot ja muut kuuluu - upia levy

8/10! Real good jazz

I heard about her from a Father John Misty song. Now I've heard an album from her. I'm officially cool.

Really really cozy feel; great balance between live album and studio recording quality as well! Very high 4

Good classic 50’s jazz, or at least my limited understanding of it. Not really my jam but solid example.

Precioso, me ha encantado

#59/1001 🇺🇸 I wasn't aware of Sarah Vaughan prior to this, but its a really enjoyable record. I think its beautifuly recorded (imperfections and all) and her voice is so amazing. I kind of like how they left in the bits where she forgot the words. I'll look out for more of her work. Best Tracks: Stairway to the Stars, Willow Weep For Me.

A prodigious talent, an all time great. So glad I got to see her a few times BITD. This is a great setting for her in her prime, and the HHTMoon is hilarious.

Oh my god what a beautiful voice. I don’t even particularly love vocal jazz. But damn. If it’s her, I do. Lovely lovely. Must-listen #306!

Я конечно не в контексте и не понимаю почему это в топе Но очень люблю джазовые завывания, так что мое почтение

Приятный олдскульный джаз, который очень напоминает саундтреки к старым фильмам середины прошлого века (или к играм, действите которых происходит в ту эпоху, типа bioshock или l.a. noire - это вообще особый вайб). Сразу захотелось пересмотреть / переиграть. Я в такой музыке не секу, но теперь буду знать, к какой исполнительнице обращаться за подобной атмосферой.

This was a fun listen. Like being in a jazz club.

She just sounds like she's having so much fun. Really nice piano, backing band, it's all so good

Exquisite vocals. Great artist.

Such a good jazz album. I really enjoyed this the opening track ‘September in the Rain’ sets the scene of a live recording. The following tracks, ‘Willow Weep for Me’, ‘Stairway to the Stars’, ‘Honeysuckle Rose’ were lovely to listen to now that Spring has started. Rating: 4.5/5- (GEMV-26.02.2026)

the vibe is immaculate. the laughs, comments, the distance of the piano. you really do feel like you're right there

Beautiful! This is what I came here for! What a great recording.. and what a lovely night that must have been. I’m only giving a 4 because while her voice and the genre are top top, I have heard some of the other versions of some of the songs that I enjoyed much more. To sum up, I have big appreciation for Sarah Vaughn’s talent, but don’t absolutely adore her style

Wonderful Album even if she was using Lyric Sheets :)

There have been a couple of other live albums on the list and I thing this is the best one I have heard so far, you can almost feel the atmosphere at the club

Nice live album!

Wow what a pristine voice and I love the scatting and light-heartedness of the live performance.

Wow talk about a prolific artist, she has over 78 studio albums not including another 18 live recordings. This is a nice collection of sweet songs and imagining being at Mister Kelly's listening live with a good drink adds to the effect, even if it's hard to otherwise hear the live aspects of this recording. But short sweet songs have a ceiling, so this is like a 3.51 rounded up. 4/5

The thing with live performances is that they can come across as extremely polished, sometimes too polished, with the only difference between a live album and a studio album being the applause at the end of songs (and maybe a bit of crowd work). This one though feels live. There's a playfulness to it all and it captures some of the flubs that Sarah Vaughan makes, making it feel more authentically live.

A very soothing, easy to listen to

Buttery smooth vocals mixed with an enthusiastic instrumental sound and an excited crows. 'At Mister Kelly's' has all the strengths of a live album with almost none of the weaknesses - with the exception of How High At The Moon, where Vaughan just... runs out of lyrics, I suppose? But that does little to tarnish the rest of this wonderfully melancholic experience. Best songs are Willow Weep For Me and Stairway To The Stars. 9/10, invites you to a deep contemplation.

Ik hou oprecht heel veel van Vocal Jazz albums en dit is gewoon een heel goede. Ik heb wel het live album geluisterd en denk dat dat toevoegde aan de algehele ervaring. Geweldige stem en mooie muziek.

wowowow gorgeous!!! aan het einde werd het soms iets te mal voor mij maar zo gorgeous

Stunning voice. Have to be in the mood but it's a beautiful album

So stinking professional it almost doesn’t sound live. Perfect Sunday morning, coffee sipping, newspaper reading soundtrack.

Beautiful album, guess I’m uncultured since I’d never heard of Sarah Vaughan. Stunning voice, great songs, lots of charisma, would happily listen more.

Stundvis lite mycket vibrato för min smak, men annars är hon ju toppen!

Det svänger, katten. Älskar hennes röst som satan och vill bara ha hatt, röka inne och bälja i mig drajja. Jag är en enkel man, men charmas nå djävulskt när jazzmusiker subtilt ”fuckar upp” och det ändå låter perfekt och alla i lokalen skrattar gott. Må va rätt generisk jazz, men så ljuvligt framförd att det landar på 4an.

Beautiful

i really enjoyed the live music recording aspect

Really enjoyed this one, esp as the first jazz record on our list. I always so admire the raw ambiance of old jazz records, being able to hear mistakes and audience reactions. Super awesome stuff -Ruby

An enjoyable, intimate set. The Divine One always brings the goods. I do kind of wish Clifford Brown had been on hand to add a little more texture and additional solos, but I'm being greedy.

Amazing. Such a beautiful voice.

Lovely album and amazing sound for live recording. Would listen to again.

Very pleasant on the first listen

A beautiful voice. So clear and bright, so smooth. Ah it was a delight to listen to.

Really nice, one of my favorite jazz singers I've heard. Her voice is incredible, and this being live is ridiculous.

Amazing vocals

I enjoyed listening to this old school jazz. Miss Vaughn has a remarkable voice and is very much overlooked.

Classic jazz vocal and live to boot. Really good stuff.

Live albums are always a funny one. Is it the recording itself, the string songs or significance of that performance.. and on a personal level, how much do you resonate with the songs and how does it differ to the studio cut. I’m not sure this has any of those things specifically, yet there’s definitely some magic here and beautiful vocals. A very relaxing morning listen.

A very relaxing album, I will make an exception to my distaste of live performances on this list for this one. Fave track: Just a gigolo

Comforting. 3.5/5

really jazzy, really lovey dovey, really great voice

Album 31 Top 3 favorites off the album: Willow Weep For Me, How High The Moon, Be Anything But Darling Be Mine I'm sorry I haven't heard of Sarah Vaughan before. What a warm voice! I don't often listen to live albums, so the background noise and stage commentary were fun. I particularly love the end of Willow Weep For Me. They're musicians and people who knock things over and make mistakes and laugh about it with each other and the audience. I love jazz!

You know that feeling you get when you listen to a really great artist, where you just feel safe and secure and like everything is going to go EXACTLY the way they decide it will because they are in absolute, calm, relaxed command of the stage? That's the feeling I get listening to this album. Absolute joy, what a great sound!!

Like a warm embrace

Pretty great with wonderful, lush vocals. Probably not for a regular rotation but I love it.

I really enjoyed this. I had never heard of Sarah Vaughan but this was a delightful listen.

Great live album that I will revisit again

Classic vocal jazz in the vein of Ella. Very good. Live recorrding. Pitchfork: n/a Rolling Stone: n/a Best Songs Willow Weep For Me Just a Gigalo

Love.

One of the best voices. She sounds so contemporary to me. Excellent album, perfect concision.

I wasn't really in the mood for this sort of music today, but Vaughan's voice is so smooth and dynamic that I still enjoyed this album. Sometimes jazz vocals can feel screechy to me but this never did and none of the songs meandered so long as to become tiresome.

Excelente álbum! Técnico e emocionalmente belo. QoA Cloudscape.

Really good music and for once a live album where the fact it's live actually adds to the experience. But the way the Spotify version faded the songs to silence between tracks made it a little disjointed.

I believe that jazz is best listened to live. Sure, there are great jazz albums out there but hearing that same album live is unmatched due to the human emotion and feel that comes through. I haven't listened to the music from this live album in its recorded format but based on my listen of this live album, I would bet that's the case here, too. All of that to say, high quality live jazz albums like this (especially when they include crowd noise and the artists' banter between songs) are truly remarkable.

Bas mi je sladak album i zabavan jer je live snimka kao što smo prokomentirali. Super su mi ti opušteni trenutci i reakcije publike a njeno pjevanje je vrhunsko ofc. Pjesma koju sam upamtila jeeee Stairway To The Stars.

Dobar album, jucer padala kisa pa je bila vibe, live album pa je zanimljivo. 7/10 Najbolja pisma: Willow weep for me Najgora pisma: /

I really liked this!! Not something I’d usually listen to but she was so silly w the live show interjections

Not my favorite in this genre. But a great voice none the less.

Outstanding

Loved it. Definitely see myself throwing it on in the right setting but not regular rotation. Live jazz albums are some of my favorite

Beautiful, beautiful vocal performance — and live too! I could give 5 stars for that alone. But I’m gonna dock a point because the silly-goofy “I forgot the lyrics” ad libs felt forced and cringe.

Delightful - I really enjoyed a live album where you hear the band talking between songs

Nice relaxing Jazz with such a sweet voice!

кароче,я думав це якась хуйня,але ,але не,хароший лайвік,такій спокойний джазік,тьотя прікольно пайот,інстемент клас,кароче заїбісь, було би 10/10 але я не оч люблю лайви так шо 9.5/10

Alsof je zelf achter in een jazz club zit. Goede zangeres die ingetogen liedjes zingt. 7/10

Really fun and playful, especially that last song which is all those things and also cool

this was so nice! i really liked it!!

she got a christmas voice

Gotta be in a certain mood to listen to this but she is undeniable.

Sen ajan mahtavaa äänenkäyttöä, afroamerikkalaisia olisko soul ja sen sellaista, lempeää jazz vaikutteista hidasta rytmiä kuin suoraan Fallout maailmasta. Löytyy pehmeä kohta minulta tällaiselle

4*/5 01.16.2026

I liked this album a lot but wouldn’t listen again

Wow, what a voice! Unfortunately the live recording elements take it down for me. The applause took me out of it and whatever happened in "Willow Weep for Me" was weird. Man, still what a great performance.

Eu gosto de jazz de negona

This bastard is back to not saving my noted properly, reverting to old notes. I had put something about this being back to back to back an album of someone who is a level above and beyond. She has an instrument, not a voice. That said, a little more straight lougne jazzy and not quite as fun as the last album and for that reason, 4 stars.

Not something I'll likely revisit, but I will give Ms. Vaughan her due as a landmark in American music.

Guardé September in the rain pero en realidad me gustó mucho todo el album, lo escucharía completo cuando quiera algo lindo.

very nice listen. total whiplash from listening to aerosmith. like this is just infintely better, but thats a low bar. the last song vamping was great too

Very nice and clean album. The fact that is live makes it more lively and and fun to listen to. If you are in a bad mood this can definitely help you calm down abit. Would‘ve liked if there was an studio version tho.

Not my typical jazz-influenced listen but the instrumentals on this are detailed and subtle, but the improvisation is noticeable and impressive. Also recorded at Mr Kellys in Chicago - shoutout and RIP to a Chicago legendary club.

Jazz lovely singer she was great

It hadn't occurred to me that live albums would be on the list, but it's a delight to discover one that captures a moment in time and place like this one does, and feels so cosy and inviting. Sarah Vaughan's voice is very warm and smooth, and I'm definitely interested in hearing more of her.

What an exceptionally smooth and soothing voice. Her tremelo and pitch are mesmerizing. The songs are standard jazz but carried by her talent. Wild that this was recorded at a place that no longer exists, in fact it’s a steakhouse (a tasty one) now in the old rich white people part of town. Shame as the documentary sounds intriguing and I’m looking forward to watching it.

Conectar con Sarah Vaughan desde la costumbre de las estructuras compositivas e interpretativas del pop/rock, siempre esperando de una canción que tenga su intro, sus estrofas y su estribillo no es nada fácil. Pero el jazz hay que sentirlo, no comprenderlo, y si te dejas llevar, tienes que reconocer que la voz de Sarah no es de este mundo. Escucharla te obliga a salir de tu zona de confort y admitir que todos hemos sido muy poco educados para apreciar lo que no sigue más presupuestos que la emoción a flor de piel.

The thing about jazz is that I like it in the moment and then barely ever revisit the music. It's a good album, someone said Sarah's voice is extremely warm and this tracks. Classically, as it is with jazz, it's extremely hard to judge for me if it's pushing forward the medium, as the album is also extremely old. But good.

Sarah Vaughn is a singer I wish I had heard sooner because her voice is so very pristine and smooth. She has such a suave voice and completes the jazz band perfectly. The songs themselves stood out less, and seemed more to be average jazz standards that weren’t anything special to me.

jazz (schön aber einseitig)

entspannt. gut, aber kein wiederholungsbedarf

Enjoyed this one!

Such a unique recording very raw and authentic

Very chill Sunday morning jazz vibe. All the songs essentially sound the same, so it is difficult to pick my favorites. I enjoyed listening to this though!

Groovy jazz singing. Would listen to again.

It was good, but not really something i would come back to often.

Transported to a jazz club instantly. Very charming, funny, and oh so beautiful.

I like it, I like the little funny conversations as well. 4/5

Never really listened to jazz this much before. Love this album. I especially love live albums.

Really pleasant and enjoyable listen, Sarah Vaughan has an incredible voice, very clear and soulful that goes excellent with the lovely piano. I like the live recording atmosphere, the laughter from the patrons and ad libs on the songs make for a very immersive album and it's not difficult to imagine being in the jazz club in Chicago when this was recorded. September in the rain and Willow weep for me were particularly good with the latter perhaps being my favourite although they were all very good with How high the moon being perhaps the only slight dip in quality. A part of me feels this could be five stars but for now it's a high four. 79/100

Damn, some serious pipes here. Never heard of Sarah Vaughan in my impoverished musical education, but this is like, flawless? Even the part that has flaws? Really smooth lounge music here, but too long, the live element isn't super present (though it sounds like it was recorded in a studio, incredibel) and I don't really vibe with it so I give it a coward's 4.

Listened on a gloomy, rainy autumn day and this was the perfect antidote. Nocturnal, warm album. Manages to place you right there, in the room, at a 50s Chicago jazz club (great👌). The mistakes and forgotten lyrics adding the human element of live music (really great👌). Amazing voice and, ashamedly, I had not heard of Sarah Vaughan before this - I will definitely be checking out more though. Niiiiice. 3.5/5 Standout tracks: September in the Rain Willow Weep for Me Honeysuckle Rose

Very relaxing. The live setup really works for this

Brilliant beautiful rich soulful fun, she has an incredible voice and in a way it's a smoother sister to Billie Holidays "Songs for Distingue Lovers" (not sure if that is on here yet). I have only heard Sarah Vaughan on a compilation of hers before, this is a far more enjoyable experience. One of those albums where you truly feel you are present at the gig

That voice…..

Simpelweg heel Nice, losse sfeer en heel puur!

just smiling!

Sultry and lovely!

LOVE!!! This album genuinely feels like a 50s time capsule, basically like you’re in the audience at the time. How I LOVEEE live albums! Vaughan really was so talented and knew how to keep an audience rolling throughout a show and it’s evident in this album! So much can be learned about 50s jazz just from 9 songs. This is how it’s done. Favorites: Willow Weep For Me, Just One Of Those Things, Stairway To The Stars, Just A Gigolo, How High The Moon

Wonderful artist. Sublime. Sadly the recording is a bit wobbly.

Now I feel the jolly.

"Sassy is so good now that when I listen to her I want to cut my wrists with a dull razor." – Frank Sinatra Pour a scotch, light a cigarette or two as insence, put on this album and then close your eyes and imagine yourself in a 1950s Chicago nightclub. Okay, I didn't have the cigs, but it would have been perfect. In most of Vaughn’s studio recordings she is accompanied by a full orchestra, but this recording consists of a relatively simple trio. with just bass (Rihard Davis), piano (Jimmy Jones) and drums (Roy Hayes). This puts sharp focus on her voice and oh what a voice it is! Fun fact, in live performances Vaughn used the placement of the microphone to adjust the volume of her voice while singing. You can hear the results throughout this recording. This is among the oldest albums on this list and for someone who is here, in part, due to an interest in music history this is appreciated. I think this is also the first of many iconic albums (Ella Fitzgerald, Muddy Waters, Billie Holiday) recorded at Mister Kelly's. For those with an interest in music history or Jazz, I recommend the documentary "Live at Mister Kelly's". Vaughn (AKA Sassy) is rightfully considered one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. It is hard for me to believe that anyone would not relish this performance, but I’ve been doing this project long enough to know that such people exist.

Was not expecting that it was recorded live, which was so cool. A real slice of 1950's. Listening to her be so raw was refreshing. I haven't often listened to the recordings of people addressing the crowd for event recordings. It must have been different then. I had also not heard of Sarah Vaughan, I am glad that it no longer true.

Very mellow vibes, definitely made sitting in traffic a little more peaceful. I enjoyed this quite a bit, and normally I don’t care for jazz. Didn’t love whatever scatting number was at the end of the album, though.

A funny and spirited live performance!

I typically dislike live albums in comparison to cleaner (and audience-free) studio albums, but Vaughan has so much character in this, and her obvious errors add to the experience. My favorite track is How High The Moon, of which she doesn't remember a single word, but her scat and riffing has so much life to it. Plus, at only 9 songs of reasonable length, this album is tight in a way that many other similar ones (looking at you, Ella "3.25 Hours" Fitzgerald) are not.

Love this kinda music. Will be adding Sarah to the rotation. I don't necessarily think the live album was the best. Would have been cool to have been there I guess.

I love the mood that the announcer in the beginning sets. Sarah shows her range in each and every song. Quite a neat and timeless little album.

Wish I was there

That pure voice and vibrato. What a live set. Do yourself a favor and get the extended reissue. Muddy waters at mr kellys is pretty great too. I hope that gets served up.....

10

Hög mysfaktor. 3.5/5 rundat upp

Beautiful. I like instrumental jazz more than jazz with vocals, however Sarahs voice more than makes up for that. Her voice has warm tone akin to a mug of warm cocoa on a cold night. The instrumentals are simple, but tight to accompany Sarahs vocals. Live recordings can be hit or miss, but in this case it's pretty well done. I can imagine myself sitting in a corner booth with a pack of cigarettes and a glass of whisky, both of which a greatly dislike, but it's more about the vibe. They make a few mistakes along the way, but I find them to be charming. They make a joke of it and professionally keep the show running. In my opinion this makes it more real, because mistakes happen. Life is about how you deal with them. It'd give it a strong 8.

It represents this genre well and it's good. I probably won't be adding this to my heavy rotation but it's nice to know about. Good time capsule of a long, long gone Chicago. Back when Rush Street was swinging and thriving and not just the Viagra Triangle, upscale luxury stores, and yuppies with no clue how to take the L.

Loveee jazz staple

It was nice. Thoroughly enjoyed till the end 4/5

I just love the human feel live albums tend to have, even though I've never heard of Sarah Vaughn before but she's managed to make me adore these tunes - that I've been heard before - she (and maybe her backing band) picked. I liked the mistake near the end in "Willow Weep for Me," especially her playing off the mistake, as well as the Ella Fitzgerald shout out in "How High The Moon," where she does some (improvised??) scat singing. All in all I really enjoyed this one. Highlight Song/s: September In The Rain

Killer voice. Fun and Jazzy. Also amusing that they left in the flubs.... "I don't know the words to this song - doobie doobie doo."

What a stellar album, very cool!

I'm not familiar with Sarah Vaughan, but this was a nice little vocal jazz album. This type of simple arrangement and quiet club setting works really well for a live album. 3.5/5

Listening to a 70 year-old live record so well-performed in 2025 is weirdly refreshing. This is pretty flawless. It also exhibits a level of showmanship we're lacking nowadays. Amazing voice, great delivery, super musicians. Lyrically poor, obviously, that's why it's not a 5.

*Beautiful voice and a great live recording *Not my favorite style of jazz or I would given this a 5

Didn't fully listen through

old ass live recordings just have that certain charm yknow

Perfect accompaniment to my rainy train ride home

Vilket underbart hantverk det här är. Precis så här ska the American somgbook låta. Det är inte revolutionerande men fan så snyggt. Det finns en oerhörd nerv i Vaughans röst och samspelet med bandet. Hon når kanske inte upp till Holiday och Fitzgerald men är inte långt ifrån. Ibland är det enkla det geniala. Stark fyra.

Very timeless & nostalgic; nice deep[er] cut for me.

Sarah Vaughan has a great voice but I liked the playful moments too, including when she admits she's gone wrong while still singing. It all adds to the feeling that you're listening to this at a table in a dark jazz club.

So what I knew about Sarah Vaughan was: - She's dead - She's black - Was a less well known peer of the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald - The song 'Misty' mainly from the terrifying Clint Eastwood film 'Play Misty With Me' which isn't on here Oldest album so far and second live album running. Though apart from the compere guy at the start introducing it and mild clapping between songs, you'd barely know it. Its jazz, but don't expend big band or experimental stuff. It's gentle piano (not sure if she plays or her band) and drums gently accompanying an incredible voice in what I hope to be a smoky, intimate Chicago lounge. The audience are so quiet you can hear a cough on 'Poor Butterfly'. The absolute heart in her voice really is something else. She just sounds so "happy". And carefree enough to cover a song and babble 'Ella Fitzgerald sings this, I don't know the words, shooba dooba dooba, how high the moon!" Zero fucks given, they'd call it now. Listen to' Stairway to the Stars' or 'Embraceable You' for a sample, but better still take in the whole thing. It's only a shame that 'Dancing In The Dark' is not the Springsteen song of the same name, she would do an amazing jazz version of that. This would have been an amazing event to behold live. It was also pretty good to drive in the rain to on a miserable English evening in November.

Sarah Vaughan is great, but live albums from the 50s can be a bit ropey on our modern systems, and I feel like this is a "quiet weekend in" album that you need to get on the right day.

Loved to voice and the humor

I loved practically everything about this. The old-timey recording quality of this live performance gives it such an intimate feel. Little moments like the man introducing Sarah Vaughan and joking that all the attendees are “Mercury recording artists,” or Sarah laughing about messing up a song and the crowd laughing with her, plus the small talk and the clinking glasses in the background make you feel like you’re actually there in the room. Jazz is one of those styles that just sounds so much better in a live format, and this was truly magical. An amazing live performance. Sarah Vaughan’s voice is on another level, silky, controlled, expressive, and effortless. The clarity and precision she has, even in a live setting, is unbelievable. I can appreciate how exceptional she is — she makes singing sound effortless, but what she’s doing is incredibly advanced. I usually prefer instrumental jazz, but her voice is so captivating that it held my attention for the entire album. The trio behind her is fantastic too. The piano, bass, and drums give her so much space, but they also push and respond to her in a really dynamic way. The whole performance feels intimate and warm like you’re sitting right there at Mister Kelly’s. My Favourite Songs: September In The Rain, Willow Weep For Me, Just One Of Those Things, Honeysuckle Rose, How High The Moon.

solid 4/5

3 out of 5. I liked how this recording sounded. Other than that it's ok.

So pleasant and soothing. Love the live feel, the improv, the sound and enjoyment from the crowd and such a deep and rush recording and performance. One of those albums that can happily be fitting background music, but can also be enjoyed with full attention and appreciation. Also still sounds so modern and clean. Great performance and recording.

Oj vilken låt Just a Gigolo va innan popmusiken förstörde den! Det svänger hon är charmig, men hon är ingen Holiday eller Fitzgerald. En fyra

Great vibes. I liked when the trio just continued the song after Sarah wanted to end it.

Very pleasant, good singer obviously.maybe I don't dislike this type of music as much as I thought.

Feeling actually sad I missed that concert. Warm jazz, and stirred up feelings. The songs were soothing the feelings they stirred up in the first place.

A joyful Jazz album, love how the vocalist play with the moods and notes 4/5

I'm not a big fan of jazz instrumentals but I am a huge fan of jazz vocals. Sarah Vaughn rates right up there with Satchmo, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Her vocal chops shine on this album.

The album captures the full club atmosphere of Mister Kelly’s: - audience presence - room reflections - subtle mic bleed This gives a sense of soundstage depth and realism, perfect for checking how well your speakers reproduce a live environment. It's not a wide sound stage more a deep soundstage. Each musician is behind Sarah. Great room ambient feeling.