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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.
She is otherworldly as a singer and the music is pretty much perfect to accompany her swooning and melodies.
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: /
The Sarah Vaughan Lovely Lounge Experience. Bloopers, gigolos and skat singing about making whoopie.
Cool jazz swing album
Enjoyed
I really liked this!! Not something I’d usually listen to but she was so silly w the live show interjections
I am not always a fan of live recordings. But this one has so much personality and uniqueness about it. Sarah Vaughn’s vocal performance and ability to improvise makes the album very interesting and fun to listen to.
This was cute - I love hearing the live recording and the chatter between her and the audience. Not something I would actively listen to but I was compelled at points.
Not my favorite in this genre. But a great voice none the less.
honestly quite good! i do love jazz music however i wish there was a version of this album that wasn't recorded live. that being said, definitely one of the better live recordings ive heard, with quite clear vocals and instrumentals. would love to hear this live in a jazz bar with my friends. most likely wont listen to this album start to finish again, but definitely added a few of the songs to my jazz playlist. 6/10
Le jazz c'est pas mon truc je crois, j'ai rien ressenti à l'écoute j'attendais juste que ça se termine
Outstanding
Fine to listen to but nothing really interesting.
oh wow. isn't music amazing? aren't people just great?
Loved it. Definitely see myself throwing it on in the right setting but not regular rotation. Live jazz albums are some of my favorite
Quite enjoyable.
This genre is right in my wheelhouse. I liked the arrangements more than her singing, which I find a bit affected, despite her lovely voice. I also didn’t love her jokey treatment of some of the songs, but all in all it was still a great listening experience.
A lovely 50s live jazz album by a lesser known by prominent jazz singer. Listened to the longer version of the album, which makes the whole thing more complete rather than a few selected tracks. I enjoy these live selections.
Такую музыку фоном сложно послушать, хочется особой обстановки. Особо не впечатлилась, не дослушала до конца. Редко нравится женский вокал и тут вот тоже не зашло, местами прям неоч когда растягивает.
FUCK THIS SHIT
I was not familiar with Sarah Vaughan before now. Beautiful voice. I enjoyed her ad-libbing and the crowd response in "Willow Weep for Me" and "How High the Moon." The only song title that looks familiar to me is "Just a Gigolo." I was surprised to hear the word "lollapalooza" in "Thou Swell."
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.
First thing I noticed is how sweet & smooth her voice is, like a cool breeze on a night. The vibe or sound of the album was light hearted in a way. I enjoyed listening to it, but my type of music if just far from this genre, though Jazz is something I will be up to listen to. Liked songs: September in the Rain, Just One of Those Things Rating: 3/5 JAN 19, 2026 - 5:20 PM
Not usually my fave kind of thing but actually quite enjoyed, and thought the live recording added to it
It’s a live album of jazz standards. It’s from the 50s and sounds like it. I wanted to like it more, because I always say I’d like jazz if it had words and this is jazz with words. I did like it, but I didn’t love it. It had “Just One of Those Things” and that was fun, but I was kinda just wishing it was the Jamie Cullum version
Första kvinnan! Kändes gammalt, inte dåligt, men ablumet var live och lite så raspig röst.
I’d never heard of Sarah Vaughan before. Jazz is a little like rock in that there are so many different styles in the genre it ends up being a fairy wide catch-all name and you’re not sure what you’ll actually end up listening to. I like a lot of “jazz” but more the old classic jazz, noir and the newer doom jazz. I’m not keen on the experimental jazz as a rule. Sarah Vaughan is at the very commercial end of jazz, almost so much that a lot of it doesn’t even really sound all that “jazzy”. I enjoyed her and certainly wouldn’t change songs if she came on - but not sure I’d necessarily go out of my way to listen to her again.
Delightful - I really enjoyed a live album where you hear the band talking between songs
Fantastic album. Not expecting to enjoy this as much as I did. Pure talent and fun.
Nice relaxing Jazz with such a sweet voice!
While I'd call myself a blues rocker at heart, I was introduced to Jazz (alongside several other genres) when I was quite young. My grandfather was something of an aficionado of the genre, and whenever we'd go to visit my grandparents he'd almost always sit me down and play his latest favourites for me, and as a result I developed a bit of a taste for it myself. Sarah Vaughan is one of the vocal artists I remember most clearly from those visits, alongside Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Ella Fitzgerald, and listening to her, or any of the others, always brings back fond memories. This album is quite possibly Vaughan at her absolute best. The original 1957 release only covers the first half an hour of the session at Mister Kelly's, but even in those nine short tracks you can hear just how relaxed she is, how much fun she's having with the songs being played, and how in sync her and the band are. The extended version of the full set released in the early nineties just adds to this, and brings home just how amazing Vaughan's voice was. My rating : a solid 5 out of 5 stars.
Ok average
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
Excellent styling. Beautiful voice
I liked this album a lot but wouldn’t listen again
dont know
Very easy to listen to. I liked that that it was a live recording, and there were moments of conversation interjected throughout. Made it feel like I was there enjoying the show. Would definitely listen to this album 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.
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O álbum tá indisponível no yt music e tive de escutar com anúncios no aleatório c anúncios no spotify free
Eu gosto de jazz de negona
Ok
Calma aí Sarah, teve uma música que vc ficou gorgolejando inteira
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.
Actually a little boring I don’t really like live albums. The voice is good but for me is just background music…
It's nice, but if I wanted to go to a live jazz gig I'd go to one. Haven't heard a live album on here that should be on here yet. Though I suppose it's not that live, really. Whatever, I'm tired.
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.
Beautiful voice. Beautiful album. Classic.
Ihan ok taustamusiikkia. 2,75/5.
Aww she was really talented <3 I usually hate jazz, and hate live albums but this was oddly comforting.
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
Ein Jazz-Klassiker
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.
It’s nice, but a live album shouldn’t be on this list. Didn’t you hear me before?
Look. It’s not bad by any means, but her voice wasn’t as impressive to me as others with a similar style, and I don’t feel like I’ll remember it. I do think I skipped the last couple but really it was just not standout for me.
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.
Unfortunately, not my favorite. It's also live.
I don't really like the way she sings.
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.
Solid crooner album. Gets a little monotonous. He personality is infectious.
Masterclass and so entertaining!
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.
I like the music here. Folks seem to love Sarah Vaughn's voice, which isn't too bad, but I could do without all the vibrato. All in all, a fine record, though it's not something that really captures my attention. 3/5
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.
I absolutely loved this. You could tell she was having so much fun doing it and wasn't taking herself seriously. Her voice is like a sexy personification of smoking a cigar and sipping on a martini. I would recommend this to everyone. 5 out of 5
Sarah Vaughn has a great voice and delightful attitude l, and her personality really shines through her performance. This genre of music in general is not for me but I understand why someone believed anyone should listen to this recording. It feels like it is a "big moment" for Jazz music.
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.
love jazz
beautiful singing, just not my thing
jazz (schön aber einseitig)
entspannt. gut, aber kein wiederholungsbedarf
Beautiful voice, great haunting jazz tone from the band
72/100
Great singing and piano
This recording was everything I wanted it to be. The Divine Sarah Vaughan indeed.
Es bueno para música de fondo, para estar en un café leyendo o simplemente no hacer nada y solo disfrutar
Enjoyed this one!
Fuck jazz.
nice to passively listen to because of sarah vaughan's voice
Talk about amazing....
Bee boop ah doo dah. I’m sure this is probably good but this type of thing grinds my gears.
Such a unique recording very raw and authentic
im Wohnzimmer nach der NasenOP Samstag, 10.01.2026
Listened to it in the background, very soothing but didn’t stand out to me
4/10
not my typical listening, but some very nice jazzy mood music for when I feel like cosplaying sipping a martini alone at a jazz club. it being a live album definitely enhances that. 3/5⭐️
It's a good album of jazz standards, I prefer others like Etta James but Sarah is good. She forgets the lyrics on more than one song, and I don't like a couple of her adaptations like on honeysuckle rose, but she comes across as charming working around the difficulties which gives the album some life.
Good, but I probably wouldn't listen to this again. All the songs sounded similar.
Wanted to enjoy this more than I did. Jazz is complicated
god this lady can sing. Like crazy can sing like crazy!!
the crispest most beautiful voice i ever did hear
Inoffensively delightful. A nice reminder of what liking music means without forcing liking. Pleasant background. 3/5
I absolutely loved this album! I actually didn’t know about Sarah Vaughan before this and I’m so glad I do now.
Quite calming to be honest
Sarah Vaughan is a legendary jazz vocalist - her smoky tone is fantastic. I'm not sure this album was the best choice, though. It's patchy, under-rehearsed, and stops abruptly. As a historical document it is fascinating, but I would have loved a better example of Vaughan's prowess.
September In The Rain - 7/10: I like the instruments/beat (idk what to call it) a lot. I also like the higher notes she hits. Willow Weep for Me - 6/10: I like her vocals, the only thing that threw me off a bit was the crashing sound? toward the end, but that's what happens with live albums I suppose. Just One of Those Things - 6/10: Not terrible, but I don't love her volume. I like the instruments/beat though. Be Anything But Darling Be Mine - 6/10: I like her vocals in this song. The song isn't bad at all, it's just kind of bleh. Thou Swell - 7/10: Again, I really like her vocals in this song. I also like the instruments/beat. Stairway to the Stars - 6/10: I like her vocals and the instruments/beat. The song is just a little bleh and forgettable. Honeysuckle Rose - 7/10: I like the higher notes she hits, along with the instruments/beat. Just a Gigolo - 6/10: The song isn't bad, it's just that nothing stood out to me. I like the piano though. How High the Moon - 4/10: I like the instruments/beat, but she's kind of just hooting and hollering, she's not really saying anything. This is my first time hearing this song so I don't know if that's how it's supposed to go, but I don't really like it. Overall Score: 55/90 Overall Rating: 6/10 - I have never really explored the jazz genre, and this is probably the first jazz album I've listened to front to back. It's not a bad album, I'm just not a huge fan of jazz. I really like her voice though, and the instruments/beat or whatever you call if was also nice. It's just not my favorite album, but I could see myself possibly listening to it again in the future.
When this album came on I started sweating, my blood pressure went up, one of my legs started twitching, my eyes were unable to focus on my computer and I felt a slight but palpable sense of dread. It took me a moment, but then I realized it was a physiological reaction to the similarity between this album and that monstrosity, Ellla Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book (even the title of that album is bloated...how about Ella Fitzgerald sings Gershwin?). This album is way better than that. The lyrics are way better, it is much shorter, and if the singing isn't on par I can't tell. I even like the bloopers that were included.
Great vocal performance but I have a hard time wrapping my head around music that predates the Beatles. Just not really my vibe
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!
Favourites: 1. Just A Gigolo
I don’t really like jazz or jazz type music
Genre: Vocal Jazz This was a sweet, very raw-feeling live show from one the bigger voices of the 50s, Sarah Vaughan. It's a sultry vibe at Mister Kelly's, the songs are slow, the music is smooth, and I'm sure it smelled of cigarettes in there. Overall, the music is just fine, but I almost enjoyed it more for the fly-on-the-wall moments. A mic falling (audience laughs), her not knowing the words of the last song and doing her best Ella Fitzgerald impression, things like that. But, probably won't revisit. 3/5
This album is thrilling precisely because it refuses to hide behind perfection. Sarah Vaughan’s voice is astonishing on a purely technical level, but what really elevates this record is the confidence and musical authority on display. Missed cues, forgotten lyrics, even a bumped mic don’t derail anything. They become part of the performance, handled with such ease that they actually deepen the experience rather than diminish it. When Vaughan realizes she doesn’t have the words to “How High the Moon” and simply scats her way through the entire tune, it’s not a workaround. It’s a statement. She shapes melody and harmony in real time, swings effortlessly, and never sounds anything less than in command. The trio matches her every move, covering transitions, extending sections, and responding with total trust and musical awareness. What I love most about this record is the decision to release it exactly as it is. There’s real badassery in letting the flubs stand, because they reveal just how good these musicians are. This isn’t jazz as museum piece or polished showcase. It’s jazz as a living conversation, full of risk, humor, and control. An easy five stars. Incredible musicianship, genuine spontaneity, and a live record that feels alive in every sense of the word.
solidno ali nije me oborilo s nogu :/ također zvuk nije najbolji... jebiga
Groovy jazz singing. Would listen to again.
What a gem wow. Absolutely delicious and beautiful. I could float in all the melodies and Sarah's voice. Amazing.
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.
This is awesome
I like it, I like the little funny conversations as well. 4/5
what do you mean you hate jazz?
Never really listened to jazz this much before. Love this album. I especially love live albums.
Cool sound, awesome vocals. I love the sound of old live recordings.
She has a great voice. Some of it is lowkirkenuinely just her going shoo-be-doo. Good background music. Last song kinda ruined it but not quite.
Ignore what Saul said and read this Instead For its time its genuinely quite good, would never choose to listen it but if i was out at dinner and they had this playing i would be quite content.
September In The rain - Long boring ass start (given its live i can look past it)(just about) Vocals are very good but the instrumentals are a bit tame and somewhat dull. Willow weep for me - Again a nice song with the same flaws as previous I am also concerned with the economic climate of the collapse of taiwan, see that bullshit was much more interesting than this song. Just one of those things - bit more upbeat than the previous, I appreciate hwo the instruments are more hearable, Thank you for listening to my critisism mr Sarash vaughan Be Anything But Darling Be Mine - Could very easliy be confused With the first two songs, if you were to merge one song and link it into the other I doubt anyone other than a fanatic would really notice the difference. Thou Swell - More involved instrument which I am a fan of Stairway To The Stars - I will not be repeating previous notes How high the Moon - Definitely my favourite of the bunch, upbeat and interesting. Overall this album is listenable as background noise, maybe in a bar but any other ways to listen to it would be utterly mundane, 2/5
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
Quite nice. Relaxing. Lovely jazz piano. A very good 3. I don't think I'd ever choose to put it on but a very nice atmosphere.
This was great for the first half but then lost it
Different, not my style of music
She has a good voice but its not really for me. 2.5
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.
Excelente!
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
Loved it!
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
I love how warm the upright bass sounds, and how that warmth blends with Sarah Vaughan’s deep, rich vocals.
It just passed me by a little, to be honest. She has a very lovely voice and I didn't mind it being there, but it was very much existing in the background.
That voice…..
Gee, mister. Thanks.
I loved her voice and the live album was fun.
Sarah Vaughan war eine US-amerikanische Jazzsängerin, die mit Sarah Vaughan At Mister Kelly’s ein frühes, konzentriertes Live-Dokument ihrer Bühnenpräsenz vorlegte. Die Aufnahmen entstanden im Club Mister Kelly’s in Chicago und fangen eine intime Atmosphäre ein, die ihren kontrollierten, zugleich flexiblen Umgang mit Timing und Phrasierung deutlich macht. Begleitet von einem kleinen Ensemble bewegt sich Vaughan souverän durch das Repertoire zwischen Ballade und Swing. Besonders prägnant sind ihre Interpretationen von „My Funny Valentine“, „Willow Weep for Me“ und „Honeysuckle Rose“, in denen sie melodische Linien frei variiert, ohne den Songkern aus dem Blick zu verlieren. Stilistisch ist das Album klar im Vocal Jazz verankert. In der Gesamtschau wirkt die Platte weniger spektakulär als einige spätere Studioarbeiten, überzeugt aber durch Nähe, Ruhe und stimmliche Autorität.
this was very amazing because of the live aspect and it genuinely felt like you were in the room, but other than that i felt like it was quite bland.
I love Sarah Vaughan in small chunks but a whole album was a lot.
Felt warm yet chill at the same time. Love Vaughan's voice, yet none of the songs truly standout for me, except Willow Weep for Me and Honeysuckle Rose. Helped me read a book, though.
Pretty good
Simpelweg heel Nice, losse sfeer en heel puur!
just smiling!
Amazing vocals, improvisation that just flows, really an amazing performance. However that sort of 1950’s skiddlybop jazzy lounge music is not really my favorite thing.
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"Act normally" when listening to this one. Heart-warming and cozy, this quick look into Sarah Vaughan live sounds wonderful...in the background.
First time listening to Sarah Vaughan, just a beautiful voice. Soothing, relaxing and the perfect soundtrack for a hungover Sunday morning
Sultry and lovely!
Started at 10:06 was recorded live at a performance pretty cool This is the first Jazz album I have listened too and it was great. The first thing the caught me off guard was the fact that it was all recorded live and on the spot which just highlights the talents of Sarah Vaughn. A really great introduction to jazz and the crackling and voices in the background gave the music a very atmospheric feel that current music doesn't have because of the background silence of studios. Having slight background noise elevates the music especially when hearing audiences clap and laugh in the background. Other artists have incorporated slight background noise in their music an example would be Playboi Carti on Rockstar Made where you can hear his chains swinging in the background. This was a great listen, the personality and soul of the music created a calming atmosphere definitely something I would go back to listen too.
I enjoyed this! I’ve never dedicated time to properly listening to jazz I’ve always thought I should try but never really have and i’m so happy I liked it. Sarah Vaughan is SO charming I loved all her unpolished unserious moments. It doesn’t lose anything from being a live album, it adds to it, the vibe is relaxed and warm. Really appreciate getting this one as my first real listen to jazz.
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
This is sublime work. Her voice, the lyrics, the instruments.
Wonderful artist. Sublime. Sadly the recording is a bit wobbly.
Now I feel the jolly.
Almost choked on the cigarette smoke by lounging in a 1950's club.
"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.
Sara Vaughan is a gem. This is a nice live album. Reminds me of Christmas even though it has nothing to do about Christmas. Just has that sound I guess. Either way its nice to here this time of year. I do wish this album is a lot shorter because boy does it drag on. Favorite track: Just A Gigolo 3.5/5
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.
Like the live aspect of it, it is nice but not really something I'd choose to listen to. Highlights: Be Anything But Darling Be Me (Mine?), Honeysuckle Rose
I didn't listen to the full album but of what I listened to I really enjoyed but not In a way that made me want to go back to it. I feel evil saying that 😖. Anyway I love how it was recorded live cos it reminded me of this lovely jazz singer who used to perform at the local pub witch I really enjoyed
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.
Soulful, jazzy performance, but most of it's charm comes from it being 'old' music.
Jazz and scat are not for me, but that's ok. Sarah has a lovely voice and is funny and engaging with her audience on this recording. It's always interesting to hear music from a much older time when things were different. That said, I wouldn't seek this out for future listens.
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.
Nem szoktam sokszor jazzt hallgatni, de ez nagyon tetszett. Az énekesnő hangja gyönyörű. Az album végénél a szöveg nélküli éneklés annyira nem tetszett, de összességében nagyon élveztem hallgatni. A kedvenc dalom az albumról a: Just One of Those Things.
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.
A very Indy sounding album and if you don’t like Indy this will not change your mind. I do like Indy and found myself really enjoying this album. Both the music and vocals I found entrancing and found myself really enjoying quite a few songs
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.....
Sarah was great. You could feel the emotion as she belted out her jazz in what I could only imagine was a smoky, slightly dingy, intimate room at Mister Kelly's.
10
Hög mysfaktor. 3.5/5 rundat upp
Great voice, honestly a rare sight that i can listen to an hour of singing and like it. Overall great album and loved the ambience. It has taken me by sutch suprise that i think im going to give it ny first 5
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.
A beautiful and cozy jazz session that fits the season amazingly. This album felt like a warm blanket.
I think this is probably a really good album for all kinds of complicated aesthetic reasons, but I listened as I made dinner on a Sunday evening after a generally awful weekend, and it made me feel better.
Kind of boring to be honest.
A very pleasant set of tracks, all of which are just a little too traditional and a little too similar. Sarah's voice is incredible, and I found the more upbeat tracks on this to be a joy (the closer made me laugh out loud). But taken as a whole without being present for the actual performance, it feels a little dry on the whole. Something I see myself returning to when I'm in the mood for something very mellow.
I NEED THIS ON VINYL
Ok, just not a big Jazz fan
A fine jazz album but not really many songs I liked, she has a fine voice but I feel like I've heard a lot of stuff just like this
Nice on the ears
Fun and lovely
i love Sarah Vaughan, she can do no wrong. dulcet tones velvety texture also recorded in CHICAGO???
Jazz isn’t really my thing. This album felt way too mellow for my taste, and for a live recording it came across oddly flat, like the crowd was more into chatting and clinking glasses than actually listening to the band. That said, I really enjoyed her take on “Just a Gigolo”, that one track alone almost made it worth the spin.
Very 1950’s. Was a live studio recording with audience. Had a nice feeling to it. Not music I would choose to listen to, but glad I did.
I’ve never heard of Sarah Vaughn before, and I’m not the biggest fan of jazz music, but this album sounds like it should be pretty fun to listen to. I haven’t really had that many strong opinions on albums like this that I’ve already reviewed, but I’m hoping that At Mister Kelly’s will be the first album like this to really wow me. Unfortunately, I didn’t care for this album that much. Sarah Vaughn is a good vocalist, but I didn’t find anything particularly interesting or unique about her performance on this album. The music itself wasn’t that interesting to me either, and I didn’t think that they did anything to uplift the vocals either. These songs weren’t the most interesting choices either, so if Sarah Vaughn’s singing had more to offer, this wasn’t the setlist to showcase her talent. I wish I had some more insightful things to say about why I didn’t care for this album, but it simply just wasn’t my speed.
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.
An unbelievable talent. Loose, funny amazing
Loveee jazz staple
a fun performance .
My journey through the 1001 Albums has highlighted a distinct preference for Jazz vocal over the purely instrumental Jazz reviewed thus far. While I've always appreciated live recordings, and enjoy them greatly, a truly great live album must offer something transcendent beyond its studio equivalent, be it exceptional performance quality, innovative arrangements, historical significance, or palpable atmosphere. In this respect, "At Mister Kelly's" feels somewhat subdued and one-paced. Ultimately, I found it to be a good, but not great, live recording. Neither Sarah Vaughan's performance, her band's playing, nor the selection of songs provided the crucial spark needed to elevate it above a solid three-star rating. Side one 1 "September In The Rain" (3/5) 2 "Willow Weep for Me" (3/5) 3 "Just One of Those Things" (3/5) 4 "Be Anything But Darling Be Mine" (3/5) Side two 1 "Thou Swell" (3/5) 2 "Stairway to the Stars" (3/5) 3 "Honeysuckle Rose" (3/5) 4 "Just a Gigolo" (3/5) 5 "How High the Moon" (3/5) Total - 27 Average - 3.00 181/1001 99/181 albums reviewed were new to me.
Really captures the sense of time and place. Would love to have witnessed it live. A few glitches make it not the best-ever live album. Someone said they wished this list included a studio album and I agree. Vaughan is fantastic but I’d like to hear her without the imperfections.
It was nice. Thoroughly enjoyed till the end 4/5
Sarah Vaughan on todella taitava laulaja, hänellä on hyvä soundi äänessä. Musa ei hirveästi kolissut tai herättänyt tunteita, ihan hyvää tausta musaa.
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
Best Track - "Honeysuckle Rose"
Wanted to like this more because Vaughan’s game for it and I appreciate her mix of self-deprecating humor, but this felt pretty generic overall. Just One of Those Things only one that felt distinctive to me
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!
Live-levyt eivät itselle paljoa tee, vaikka hyvin laulaakin hän tällä vanhalta kuulostavalla albumilla.
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
Interesting album. I liked Sarah's singing, but it was too forward in the mix. On a few occasions, I totally couldn't hear the backing band at all, and I couldn't track the rhythm. That was off-putting. Also, some of the songs are too slow for me. I liked the peppier numbers though. 2.75/5
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.
Not for me
Jazz antigo
*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
Lovely. I liked her better than Billie Holiday. 3/5
old ass live recordings just have that certain charm yknow
Perfect accompaniment to my rainy train ride home
A beautiful voice over instrumentals which are nothing special
Hon låter precis som Sonya Hedenbratt, och det gillar ju en Lundenpôjk som jag. Lite Café Norrköping jazz, oförargligt men smakfullt och bra. Livekänslan lyckas dom behålla bra. Bandet låter utmärkt sparsmakat och elegant, inga onödiga utsvävningar. Absolut bra
Sara Vaughan är kanske den starkaste rösten i sin generation av jazzvokalister. Det är ju lite standard, men visst skulle man vilja sitta där på Mister Kelly’s den där kvällen och låta sig sköljas över av musikens värme.
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.
Fin röst och fin leverans. Tight band, riktigt bra piano. Inspelningen låter verkligen live utan att ljudkvaliteten brister. Men texterna är i tråkigaste laget. Det blir snabbt bakgrundsmusik till middagen.
I don't really know how to describe this album, but boy did I enjoy it. Her voice, the live recording, the part where she forgot her lyrics, all of it brilliant!
enjoyable to listen to. Nothing outstanding, but great to listen to while i was working. There were elements (like Just a Gigolo) where i thought maybe i can understand, but for the most part, I was struggling to see what makes it something i have to listen to before i die though. 3 Stars
Very timeless & nostalgic; nice deep[er] cut for me.
Surely she has a lovely voice and such. I don't want to say anything mean to the sound to start the new week...;)
Nice voice but was a bit slow, maybe a bit more tempo I would have got into it more. Don’t think she deserves 1 star though.
Nice voice, nice winter relaxing vibes. easy listening.
The ladies voice is incredible, the show style speakeasy vibe is very cool being live. One of the tunes they played off a mistake on stage that you don't often hear on recorded material, which added to the engagement. Enjoyed it, probably play on a rainy Sunday morning having coffee.
A nice break from guitars, but not for me
Fantastic voice and really nice listen. Not something I’d usually listen to but enjoyable and easy to listen to. No real standouts but good album.
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
Listening notes: Comfy but the vocal is too high while the instruments are not. Don't get the humor part, as usual. Why are people laughing? I cannot get what's fun, problems of having bad listening skills in foreign tongue. Also I don't really pay attention. By that time this could be nice, now I'd say it sounds like an AI generated nice, comfortable album.
No private session used for Spotify. This album was quite pleasant and fun to listen to. Not sure when I will listen to it again, but I will try to make a point of it.
Cool jazz cats in a nightclub and it sounds exactly what you think it sounds like. Vaughn has a good report with the audience, which is interesting, but I always struggle to generate much interest in rain in New York or other similar themes common to this music.
Fallout vibes
Nice live album of old style jazz vocal
Beautiful. Honeyed. A couple of humorous moments. That audience was so lucky to be there.
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.
2.5 (only 35:36, live album in Chicago, 9 tracks, none written by Vaughan) Jazz I like 50's Jazz and thought I'd like this album more but just couldn't help but feel Sarah was mailing it in, she messed up songs, forgot lyrics, went into some unnecessary scat. I get it was a live album but either rerecord or do another take Maybe fans back then were more forgiving with their money but if I spent an hours pay or more on her record I'd expect better. Maybe this was all just contrived to make it seem more intimate (but then I'd feel played?) Other than this Ms. Vaughan's voice was loving and the playing top notch. The recording was sub-par by today's standards but for 1959 was probably outstanding.
Old recording brings a wonderful warmth.
solid 4/5
I'm having a disconnect with Ms. Vaughn's singing style, that isn't really her fault as I assume it's just how she was trained. Her singing voice is fine, beautiful even, but like old-tyme actors annotation & projecting one's voice is paramount. Yet, to modern ears they like old tymey radio show hosts & all sound the same. Though Vaughn's voice is slightly different than Ella Fitzgerald's they sound very similar. So much so that she even mentions singing How High The Moon like her.(which is a fun bit of improv on her part) The band is cooking on Honeysuckle Rose but I found them to be somewhat dull or serviceable on the rest. It's highly intriguing to hear Just a Jiggalo not sung by David Lee Roth's cheesy whimsical 80s blues version but Vaughn's version is a bit dour. 3
3 out of 5. I liked how this recording sounded. Other than that it's ok.
to me, this is pretty, but forgettable.
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.
Net meins
Grundsätzlich wundervolle Musik, aber ihr Vibrato macht alles kaputt.
Beautiful voice!
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
джазец хорошо люблю не знал такую мадам, теперь знаю
Pleasant voice, boring, music, and insipid lyrics. Did she ever sing anything of meaning?
Not for me. Would no doubt be an experience hearing someone like this live in a jazz club but the record fell flat for me and the songs and arrangements were uninspiring
Muy buena música de ambiente
Delightful album. Like a slice out of time, so cozy and comforting.
Great vibes. I liked when the trio just continued the song after Sarah wanted to end it.
Sarah Vaughn had one of the very best voices. Unlike the flashier singers, she kept to the melody with perfect timing and nice fills. She’s seen as one of the big three : Billie and Ella as the other two. And my favourite is Sarah. I love how she hangs onto the consonants - just one of the thinnnnnggs. Absolutely crack band behind her too. 5 stars.
Just superb, so pure and beautiful a voice, and so gently touching and gorgeously warm. Equals or even betters the voice of Ella. or the gentle slow phrasing. The quality of the recording is great - crisp minimal tape hiss, and her voice sounds very VERY close to the mic and hence very intimate. the original (non remastered) is superb. the remaster is 'brighter' but has more hiss. Easy 5
Now just about any 50's jazz singer worth their salt released a Live at the Insert Small New York Jazz Club album and played the Great American Songbook, and they are all pretty damn good. Sarah's take has no surprises on the song selection, but Be Anything But Darling Be Mine is absolutely stunning and showcases her voice to perfection. Is this voice still present in the 21st century? Have we moved on from this style and this level of excellence, are there still jazz singers out there doing what she does here? Dunno. In the swirling cesspool that is popular culture and all that (non) jazz it is hard to know. Her performance here, in some tiny,tiny little club is simply breathtaking. The other really interesting thing is listening to the trio (they were always a trio..). The subtlety and nuance, the understated rhythm are beautiful, these guys (I'm probably rightly assuming they were blokes) knew exactly what to do behind a voice like that, wonderful music. Top shelf choice for this list.
Super smooth. Sarah Vaughan is up there in my favourite jazz vocalists, and I think this is the album of hers that I have most enjoyed. Stripped of her usual highly orchestrated, string-heavy arrangements to a bare trio backing, intimately recorded, you get to hear her beautiful tone and phrasing without distraction. There is a touch more breathiness and slight husk in the quieter moments that sounds close and real. Her ability to deliver a real emotional content is wonderful. Probably my favourite Sarah Vaughan record, and I will probably pick a copy up when I see one around. Love the versions of Just a Gigolo and How High the Moon that close out this album. Update: Just last month I found a copy of this in the $2 bin at The Vintage Record in Annandale. I'll take that, thank you. Cover is beaten up, but it's a bargain!
it was fun at some times but after all it`s still a jazz album
Perfect.
I enjoyed how live it actually felt complete with mistakes. Great voice. Not something I'd go out of my way to listen to again though.
So eine schöne Stimme
Very pleasant, good singer obviously.maybe I don't dislike this type of music as much as I thought.
Album Nr. 92 Also - Jazz geht bei mir nicht.
good but not something id listen to. this is like the 4th album ive gotten this week that's been something well made but not to my tastes so i fear that might have affected my enjoyment of this album a little
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.
This album has a great sound for a live album from 1957. It does a good job of transporting the listener to that smokey bar and listening to a great jazz show. Her voice is nice and the music is good but nothing earth shattering. It is a nice album to put on for background music but not something I would seek out to listen to again
A joyful Jazz album, love how the vocalist play with the moods and notes 4/5
Charming. Fun. Relaxing.
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.
Oh my, what a voice. Its insane that this is recorded live. This is fantastic.
*Sarah Vaughn At Mr. Kelly's* I think one thing I really enjoy about this album is that it really gives you the feeling like you are there front row Center listening to her beautiful voice. Despite the fact that the material isn't to me all that interesting i know she really has a fantastic voice it doesn't have the singular uniqueness of a Billie Holiday or Ella Fitzgerald. But still this Sarah can sing the alphabet and it would sound pretty and soulful. But to me the selling point in this album is not on the intimacy but just the realness of it the sounds of the stand falling, or her forgetting the words and then ad libbing adds to the charm of the album. I did only listen to the original 35 minute version, but I think at one point I do want to hear the full 75 minute version that came out on CD. (8.55) ★★★★
Nice enough vocal jazz. Beautiful voice and an autumnal feel, but I miss a more interesting backing track, maybe some horns. 3.5 stars
Thought At Mister Kelly's was pretty nice and a breezy listen. I think some of the ballads get a little sleepy, and the last track with all the scat singing tested my patience, but overall, it's a good sounding album and Sarah and the band sound very good. 3 stars
3.5
Not an absolute top drawer live show at Mister Kelly’s but still very nice… grrrreat… wonderful. The main highlight for me was the one that goes ‘she ba doo ba de ba do ba shoo ba doobity bop:’
On the back of the record sleeve, there's a part of the blurb that mentions how, when you listen to this thing, you're taken "there" — "'there' being an intimate supper club", to use the exact wording. And that gave me an idea. Before I put on this album, I stood up, took my phone somewhere across the room (yet not too far away) ... and returned to my seat without it as the album began. And while it was playing, I occupied myself on my iPad with other matters, mostly keeping my focus there. This might sound like I was ignoring the album. And in spots, I probably was. But this was **not** my intention whatsoever, no. See, I figured, if this album was supposed to take me to a supper club, why not try and act like I was actually at one? Like,in no means was I trying to disrespect Ms. Vaughan here; I was simply only trying to experience her the way the audience who was there when this was recorded might have. Only without the supper or being able to see her. At least I didn't have to pay the cover fee. And I'll tell you this: I can only imagine how much more I'd like this thing if I **had** listened to it through headphones. Even with this material playing out of a little iPhone speaker, I absolutely **loved** what I heard. Sarah Vaughan has a lovely voice. I didn't catch a word of what she was saying, but I really don't think it matters. She could've been singing absolute gibberish the entire time and I still would've loved hearing it. It's absolutely, for sure, this album's charm point and the reason why you'd listen to it. "The warmth of an angel", as the owner of Mister Kelly put it. Which isn't to completely sideline the trio behind her; they're important as well. I mean, who ever heard of unaccompanied vocal jazz? Just ain't a thing. Jimmy Jones's piano playing is a particular highlight to me. It's just, come on — Sarah Vaughan is a presence all by herself, your attention can't be drawn directly to her. Well, it's that, and also the master of the release I listened to was ... a little eh? I know this album is from 1958, but I swear I've heard releases that're even older that sound better. And I'm not just saying this because I was listening on my phone; I sampled some tracks with headphones later and there was just something about it that didn't sound 100%. It's no indictment on the music itself, of course — jus', goodness. Maybe it sounds better on the expanded edition? The one Wikipedia seems to think was the only edition ever released. And honestly, given how much I liked this album, maybe I **could have** listened to it. I don't think I would've minded another 40 minutes of this... And that's about the size of it. There's really not much to it; it's just a wonderful slice of vocal jazz sung by a very pretty singer. It's something I'd absolutely put on again whenever I'm in the mood for that sort of thing (and I figured I've heard Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's 'Cheek To Cheek' enough). Whether you're listening to it on headphones, or you're playing it score your own little supper club, you're gonna have a nicely intimate time either way.
Definitely gives you the vibe of being in a jazz bar. 4.5 bumped up to 5.
I’m at a 5. Not too much to say on that really; just a totally intimate nightclub performance of some wonderfully sung standards. A slight bit of PTSD for those who experienced the full 3-hour version of the Ella Fitzgerald album, perhaps, but since I listened to an abridged version, I don’t think I encountered any of these. Sarah Vaughan has a truly lovely voice, and the chances she gets on this album to show her natural charisma are well-appreciated. It’s obviously got a few little flaws, but I like that they’re kept in; no live performance, no matter how rehearsed, ever goes 100% well, and keeping them in makes it feels much more authentic. The audio quality is great for 1957 too, and while I do wish the band / crowd had just a little more of a presence like some of the other live albums on this list, they still have enough of one that this does still feel like I’m sitting in the crowd for it. It’s a great live album, simple as that. The floor here is probably a 3 if you’re not big on standards, or a 4 if the mic falling over during “Willow Weep For Me” is a big enough issue for some reason. There’s a few little lull moments here and there on some tracks, but nothing that ever seriously took me out of the immersion. I enjoyed it a lot, and I think it’s a pretty darn good 5.
I cannot say anything mean to a voice like this
Sarah Vaughan has a wonderful, warm voice. But this is the kind of music they played in 2000's era Chapters and Starbucks stores.
ABİ ÇOK GÜZELDİ ÇOK TATLIYDI LAA
yeah this is good. i'll never listen to it again, but i'm glad sarah could go to mister kelly's and record it. 3/5
Very nice...a true staple of jazz
Fine enough. Lovely jazz and her voice is great. Just not a fan of the actual songs for the most part.
Smooth
Obviously beautiful music. I think the songs themselves don't move me quite like Ella or Nina - maybe because of the upbeatness. But still beautiful.