This history of jazz is more a primer on how to listen to it Nov 22, 2009
A recording of Jelly Roll Morton s Dead Man Blues or Sarah Vaughan s Baby, Won t You Please Come Home. is scrutinized and annotated, with authors notes explaining what happens as the tune begins, eight seconds into it, and on and on. (Boston Globe)
Musician Sarah Jarosz chooses the NEC classroom over the road Nov 15, 2009
I ve been listening to a ton of Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan. I m in a world music and a Jewish music ensemble. (Boston Globe)
Highway to heaven Nov 7, 2009
In her teens she moved on to pop and R&B acts such as No Doubt, Beyonce and Sarah Vaughan, but recently discovered edgier pop acts such as Sri Lankan-Brit singer M.I.A. Torres hopes to use these acts as reference points when she heads to Miami and New York next month to begin working on her debut album, due out next year. Demos heard by The Age of songs Kitchen On Fire and Do What You Do hint at edgy pop music with a Latin flavour. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
African American portraits reflect a vast contribution Oct 27, 2009
A nice sense of just how varied the sitters and their accomplishments can be, even within a single field, comes with a juxtaposition at the end of the show of Leontyne Price, the Supremes, and Sarah Vaughan. Talk about raise every voice. (Boston Globe)
‘Let Your Motto Be Resistance: African American Portraits’ at Museum of African American History Oct 17, 2009
More than 60 stunning shots include Malcolm X (below), Sarah Vaughan, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (through Jan. 10). Free. (Boston Globe)
Tasting the sweetness of life Sep 17, 2009
Inspirations such as Sarah Vaughan opened the door to the possibilities. This decade, Reeves's appeal extended far wider. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rebate adds incentive for Windows 7 uptake Sep 8, 2009
Microsoft Australia's Windows business spokeswoman, Sarah Vaughan, believes people will be surprised by how well Windows 7 will run on their current PCs. "The fundamental things business users want are speed and reliability and Windows 7 lets them take advantage of that on existing hardware.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Anita Baker Sings Songs from the He... Sep 7, 2009
Through her music the songstress brought back the smooth style of singing that rhythm and blues legends like Sarah Vaughan and Phyllis Hyman were known for. Anita Baker s Silky Smooth Voice and Masterful Style. (Suite101.com)
PLAYLIST: Derek Webb and more Sep 1, 2009
Guests such as pianist Hank Jones and bassist Rufus Reid make for a poignant reading of the Sarah Vaughan gem. Baby I'm a Fool Melody Gardot. (USA Today -- Life)
Leny Andrade to perform at Scullers Aug 7, 2009
While Andrade is often described as Brazil s Ella Fitzgerald or Sarah Vaughan, the jazz singer she resembles most is Carmen McRae. Andrade doesn t possess the glorious instrument of Ella or Sassy, but like McRae she puts her relatively small range to masterly use as a storyteller with a well-honed sense of drama. (Boston Globe)
A Song for Lady Day Jul 17, 2009
There the story of one performance with super virtuoso Sarah Vaughan. Vaughan was so profoundly endowed with a superior instrument that she sometimes could not avoid strutting her stuff to the point of obnoxiousness. (Slate)
Sonic Spotlight: Gerry Eisenberg Jul 9, 2009
FAVORITE ARTISTS: Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, Rachmaninoff, Verdi, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong. From the Thursday, July 09, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sunday Conversation: Queen Latifah Jul 8, 2009
Quincy Jones, big band stuff, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Della Reese. I love the way artists would use their voice as an instrument. (FOX59, IN)
Simple tunes for troubled towns Jun 19, 2009
Detroit's Metro Times described said in a review of the band that "the quintet is a tribute to the smoky, sophisticated sound of 1930s and '40s jazz, with plenty of influence from Cole Porter, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole Trio and Sarah Vaughan, and it's a trip to hear Davis channel those old greats. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have a bunch of guys playing the hell out of vintage instruments as backup.". Shout Sister Shout was formed in 2006. (Niles Star, MI)
Huey Long, 105; jazz guitarist, sang with the Ink Spots Jun 16, 2009
There, Mr. Long joined Earl "Fatha" Hines, whose big band included Gillespie, Parker, and Sarah Vaughan. In 1945, Mr. Long was leading his own trio when vocalist Bill Kenny invited him to join the Ink Spots, whose velvet harmonies and flashy performing style had helped them become one of the first black groups to gain acceptance among white listeners. (Boston Globe)
John D. Hale Band headlines this year's Fulton Street Fair Jun 3, 2009
She is the essence of swinging cool in the company of Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. Nickelson says the Lisa Henry group is paying a return appearance at the Fulton Street Fair. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Singer Teena Marie pays tribute to New Orleans jazz May 30, 2009
On "Congo Square," Marie pays tribute to artists who inspired her, ranging from Sarah Vaughan and Curtis Mayfield to Marvin Gaye and Billie Holiday. The album borrows its title from a section in New Orleans' French Quarter where slaves were allowed to wear their fancy clothes to dance and sing on Sundays. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Las Vegas impressionist Danny Gans dies May 21, 2009
A hardworking, eager-to-please entertainer who does rapid-fire imitations of show-biz personalities ranging from Tony Bennett to Al Pacino to Sarah Vaughan, AP Drama Critic Michael Kuchwara said of Gans in a review. Hes fun if you like your impressions in 60-second doses. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
George Wein stresses avant-garde acts for Newport jazz festival May 17, 2009
The Newport jazz festival has always attracted the biggest names and most popular acts, from Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan, and Count Basie to Dave Brubeck, Herbie Hancock, and Diana Krall. Brubeck, in fact, has become a mainstay of the festival - he's performing at Fort Adams State Park again this August, as will such luminaries as Tony Bennett, Etta James, Branford Marsalis, Roy Haynes, and Joshua Redman. (Boston Globe)
The Beast begins weekend May 16, 2009
Maybe your musical preferences lean toward Ornette Coleman and Sarah Vaughan. Or maybe you prefer Kanye West and Ne-Yo. (Herald Sun)
Danny Gans, Las Vegas Entertainer, Dead At 52 May 3, 2009
I will truly miss him," Lightman said. Gans was known for his impersonations of celebrities, notably including Tony Bennett, Al Pacino to Sarah Vaughan. He performed a one-man show, "Danny Gans on Broadway: The Man of Many Voices," in 1995 at the Neil Simon Theater in New York before returning to Las Vegas. This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Music Review: Michele trades love for heartbreak May 2, 2009
There's the upbeat "What You Do," featuring Ne-Yo, and the high-stepping track "Mr. Right." And while both songs are of the radio-friendly variety, the Chrisette Michele whose voice and singing style drew comparisons to Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan is still very much present. Michele sounds best when she digs deep, and sings slow. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Dukes of Dixieland May 1, 2009
The six-member ensemble has played throughout the world, appearing with headliners like Stan Kenton, Pete Fountain, Woody Herman, Dr. John, Al Hirt and Sarah Vaughan. They have appeared as guest artists with numerous symphony orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, National Symphony and New York Pops. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Roy times two Apr 17, 2009
Roxbury native Roy Haynes has recalled that "A teacher in school once sent me to the principal because I was drumming with my hands on the desk in class." The drumming continued with Lester Young, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Sarah Vaughan, and others. "A Conversation With Roy Haynes" is hosted and moderated by author Bob Blumenthal. (Boston Globe)
Nick Bertocci, jazz clarinet player, bandleader; at 90 Apr 10, 2009
His brother said he also accompanied or sat in with musicians such as the trumpeters Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, the saxophonist Charlie Parker, and the singers Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington. Louis Bertocci still keeps a review from Billboard magazine from 1942 that says in part: "Jerret's clarinet solos are of a sensational nature, involving a fresh style, excellent technique and a wonderful feel for jazz.". (Boston Globe)
Finding that song Mar 28, 2009
The D.J. came on and said it was Sarah Vaughan ... In 2006, I went online and found some Sarah Vaughan sites ... Inside was a CD with the recording of Sarah Vaughan singing Just a Little Lovin. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Arranger George Mesterhazy: The beat goes on Mar 8, 2009
Mesterhazy arranged a show for her that included a medley of tunes by Sarah Vaughan, who had just died. One night at the Central Park West club, Vaughan's manager, Harold Levy, who was also Quincy Jones' lawyer, was in the audience. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tom Patrick, drummer and band leader of Big Band Express, was recently presented with a Jerry Lewis drum cover when his band backed the famous comedian in concert at Desert Diamond Casino. He also recently backed Las Vegas singer Wayne Newton. Feb 20, 2009
Lead trumpet player Ken Smukal was a jazz soloist with the U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note in Washington, D.C. and worked with several top names including Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Lou Rawls and Joe Williams. Ellen Sussman is a freelance writer in Green Valley. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Big band drum legend Bellson dies Feb 18, 2009
He performed with many jazz legends including Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Armstrong. Sammy Davis Jr said that he was "the only man I know who, when he plays by himself, sounds like a symphony orchestra.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Master jazz drummer Louis Bellson dies at 84 Feb 18, 2009
Bellson's career spanned more than six decades, performing on more than 200 albums with jazz greats including Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Oscar Peterson, Woody Herman, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Armstrong. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)
Acclaimed Jazz Drummer Dies Feb 18, 2009
He performed on more than 200 albums with jazz giants including Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Oscar Peterson, Woody Herman, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Armstrong. There are tentative plans for a Los Angeles-area memorial service, followed by a funeral and burial in his boyhood home of Moline, Ill. (KWTX.com, TX)
Big band, jazz drummer Louie Bellson dies at age 84 Feb 17, 2009
Over the years, Bellson performed with such greats as Harry James, Woody Herman, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Louie Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, James Brown, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Bennett, Mel Torme and Joe Williams. Just a year ago, he issued his latest CD, "Louie Expedition 2," and he was still touring last fall. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obituaries in the news Feb 17, 2009
Bellson's career spanned more than six decades, performing on more than 200 albums with jazz greats including Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Woody Herman, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong and his late wife Pearl Bailey. Bellson wrote more than 1,000 compositions and arrangements in several genres, including jazz, swing, orchestral suites, symphonic works and ballets. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Irving Bush, 78, trumpet player Feb 11, 2009
He played on recordings by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, George Shearing, Sarah Vaughan, and Nat King Cole. He joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in the early 1960s. (Boston Globe)
