description Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown Overview
Sarah Vaughan's “With Clifford Brown” is a seminal jazz recording from 1955 featuring the iconic vocalist and brilliant alto saxophonist. The album demonstrates their exceptional musical partnership—Vaughan’s expressive vocals expertly complementing Brown’s intricate solos within a bebop framework. It remains notable for its harmonic richness and melodic interplay, appealing to serious jazz listeners and those interested in the evolution of vocal jazz during this period.
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What instrument does Clifford Brown play on this album?
Despite some occasional mix-ups in print, Clifford Brown was a virtuoso hard bop trumpet player, not a saxophonist. His brilliant, warm tone on the trumpet perfectly complements Sarah Vaughan's rich vocal range throughout the 1954 session.
When was Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown recorded?
This landmark jazz vocal album was recorded on December 18, 1954. It was originally released on the EmArcy label, which was a subsidiary of Mercury Records dedicated to jazz artists.
Who else performed on the Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown album?
The recording session featured an all-star band assembled specifically for the date. Notable musicians included drummer Max Roach, pianist Jimmy Jones, and alto saxophonist Herb Geller.
Is Sarah Vaughan with Clifford Brown a studio or live recording?
It is a studio album recorded in New York City over the course of a single day. The focused environment allowed Vaughan and Brown to perfectly capture the bebop-influenced arrangements.
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