SARAH VAUGHAN WITH QUINCY JONES - Misty (1990) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

A compilation of two albums recorded in Europe under the direction of Quincy Jones, these sessions catch Sarah Vaughan at her magnificent best. There may be claims of overdoing it or garishness. But her set of pipes and her willingness to use them dramatically, and sometimes coyly, to bring out the best of everything she sings brushes aside such criticisms as unjustified. Classic standard or novelty tune, she had full command of the vocal art. The 1958 session took place in Paris with Jones doing the arrangements and leading a 55-piece orchestra. To match up this large aggregation would be daunting for most singers. But with Vaughan's powerful operatic voice, it's no problem at all. Although the notes don't identify personnel, Zoot Sims was present backing Vaughan and soloing on such cuts as "Misty." Also present was the rhythm section of Ronnell Bright on piano, Kenny Clarke on drums, and Richard Davis and Pierre Michelot sharing bass. This set was originally issued under the title of Vaughan and Violins. The other session took place in Copenhagen in 1963 and was issued with a similar alliterative title, Vaughan and Voices. Jones was again in charge, but Robert Farnon conducted and arranged, which meant there would be no upbeat material. Farnon never met a string section he didn't love. But in no way does this circumstance impede Vaughan. An audacious full-voiced treatment of "It Could Happen to You" not only makes one forget most other versions, but reveals how little the Sevend Saaby Danish Choir is needed here. Conversely, the way Vaughan rides their voices at the outset of "Days of Wine and Roses" pays their way. This compilation is vintage Sarah Vaughan, which means this is a dazzling exploration of the possibilities of the human voice as a vocal instrument. Recommended. Dave Nathan
Tracklist :
1     Please Be Kind 3:13
Sammy Cahn / Saul Chaplin    
2     The Midnight Sun Will Never Set 2:48
Dorcas Cochran / Quincy Jones / Henri Salvador    
3     Live for Love 3:21
Paul Misraki / Carl Sigman
4     Misty 3:00
Johnny Burke / Erroll Garner    
5     I'm Lost 3:38
Otis Rene    
6     Love Me 3:10
John Lehmann / John Lewis / Victor Young    
7     That's All 3:29
Alan Brandt / Bob Haymes / Clyde Otis / Kelly Owens    
8     Day By Day 3:08
Sammy Cahn / Axel Stordahl / Paul Weston    
9     Gone With the Wind 3:26
Herbert Magidson / Allie Wrubel    
10     I'll Close My Eyes 3:38
Buddy Kaye / Billy Reid    
11     The Thrill Is Gone 2:27
Lew Brown / Ray Henderson    
12     Charade 2:51     
Henry Mancini / Johnny Mercer    
13     It Could Happen to You 2:48     
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen    
14     Blue Orchids 3:21
Hoagy Carmichael    
15     This Heart of Mine 2:47     
Arthur Freed / Harry Warren    
16     Then I'll Be Tired of You 3:32
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg / Arthur Schwartz    
17     Funny 3:33
Philip Broughton / Gerald Elias / Gloria Elias / Ira Kosloff / Lou Kosloff / Bob Merrill / Marcia Neil / Hughie Prince / I. Reid / Irene Reid    
18     My Coloring Book 3:47
Fred Ebb / John Kander    
19     How Beautiful Is Night 3:11
Robert Farnon    
20     Hey There 2:30
Richard Adler / Jerry Ross    
21     Deep Purple 2:55
Peter DeRose / Mitchell Parish    
22     I'll Be Around 3:31
Alec Wilder    
23     Days of Wine and Roses 2:40
Henry Mancini / Johnny Mercer
Credits :    
Conductor – Quincy Jones (pistas: 1 to 11), Robert Farnon (pistas: 12 to 23)
Featuring – Sevend Saaby Choir (pistas: 12 to 23)
Leader – Quincy Jones (pistas: 12 to 23)
Producer – Quincy Jones
Vocals – Sarah Vaughan