Sarah Vaughan
American jazz and classical singer (1924–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the American jazz singer. For other uses, see Sarah Vaughan (disambiguation).
Sarah Lois Vaughan (/vɔːn/, pronunciation respelling VAWN; March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer and pianist. Nicknamed "Sassy" and "The Divine One",[1] she won two Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and was nominated for a total of nine Grammy Awards.[2] She was given an NEA Jazz Masters Award in 1989.[3] Critic Scott Yanow wrote that she had "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century".[4]
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Birth name | Sarah Lois Vaughan |
Born | (1924-03-27)March 27, 1924 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | April 3, 1990(1990-04-03) (aged 66) Hidden Hills, California, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 1942–1990 |
Labels | Columbia, Mercury, Verve, Roulette, Pablo |
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