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Benny Carter Sessions [European Import]

by: Sarah Vaughan

Release Date January 17, 2000
Recorded in 1962 and 1963, this CD features, first, a remastering of "The Explosive Side of Sarah Vaughan," no longer available as a separate CD, and then "The Lonely Hours," both recorded during the height of Vaughan's Roulette years. The two CDs create a dramatic insight into Vaughan's many talents, the "Explosive Side" featuring songs that are all uptempo and swingy, while the "Lonely Hours" features songs more full of feeling--quieter ballads which emphasize the sense of loss.

In the "Explosive Side," Vaughan is at her most upbeat, swinging with her "happy voice," totally confident and relaxed. Here one experiences her versatility with scat and improvisation, along with her interpretive abilities. The pop novelty song, "The ... Read More: