Voice Teacher Reaction to Sarah Vaughan - Misty | Live in Sweden 1964

[@MrAlexcastellino]

I love Ella Fitzgerald, Edith Piaf, Judy Garland, Jessye Norman, Diana Ross, Patti LaBelle and many others. But there is something about Sarah Vauhgns voice that gives me thrills and chills and goosebumps like no other singer can. She is, to me anyway, the greatest ever.

[@jaydickey1049]

Agree, drop a tear every time....

[@markberger948]

Saw her in Troy, NY in the early 80's. The phrase "you could hear a pin drop" was the only way to describe it. Possibly the best vocalist . . . ever.

[@Fontsman]

Utterly brilliant. Even Ella for all her greatness, was never quite like this.

[@richardenglish2935]

It simply just doesn't get any better than this. Pure magic.

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Agreed!

[@terenceoneal1297]

Sarah Vaughan the epitome of exquisite nuanced singing

[@equalityforall5620]

Sarah Vaughan's voice is so silky gorgeous. I think she's the original Satin Doll. Nice to see a voice teacher appreciating her.

[@AABB-cn4yk]

My favorite vocalist of all time......the Divine Sassy Sarah Vaughan.

[@AABB-cn4yk]

FYI ......1990 she passed away.......this is one one of my favorite with Carl Schroeder on piano....Someone To Watch Over Me..kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJKcqp6riqiDgpY

[@DonnieReno]

My favorite too. I became aware of her around 1966 when I was 18 and she’s been my favorite ever since. My favorite song by her is “Star Eyes". kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqquh2yXepyEo9k

[@beyourself2444]

Mine too

[@MOV1983]

I heard Sarah Vaughan in a concert in 1971. One of the songs she sang was George Gershwin's "Summertime; right at the last note at the very end she put down the microphone and hit a high note (must have been a high Bflat) and held it out. I was sitting in the second balcony and that voice filled the entire hall. I'll never forget that experience. If she wanted to, she could have become an operatic soprano. Rest in peace.

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

I totally agree. She would have made a great Mimi or Tosca!

[@tomkelly4336]

I always thought that Anita Baker had a voice like Sarah Vaughan.

[@piustwelfth]

@@VocalSplendorStudios After watching various videos, I notice the fabulous Sarah Vaughn, more than other singers, uses her nose to shape and enhance the vocal sounds she's making, and she was like an athlete with her breath control!

[@cvc1814]

wow

[@PeaceFan1]

She is 1,000% Better than Any Singer even when she has a COLD!!! I just ADORE Sarah.. She SOO deserves the Moniker " Divine " .. Right?! It is her Interpretation of the lyric that to me, sets her apart, Not just that her voice is perfection, THAT is just the icing on the cake!! xoxoxoo

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

I totally agree. This is on mt all time favorite list!

[@maamotteesoot]

Sarah is my favourite of all ! I love her tone, her phrasing, her interpretation of every Jazz Standard is just so incredible!

[@tiranjasmith737]

I feel like I floating on a cloud when I hear Sarah.

[@claudiomarcelogiannattasio4855]

If I had to choose one singer to listen to for the rest of my life, I would most naturally stay with Sarah Vaughan. Even though I might have to consider whether Ella might do the trick too, I would once again succumb to Sassy's charms. I must also say I was pleasantly surprised by the vocal coach presenting this video: her beautiful face and expressions, plus her honest enjoyment of and admiration for Sarah have also made my day. And her very voice when explaining some of the sections of the song really blew me away. There's a singer!

[@christopherthorkon3997]

And folks, let's remember she had a cold that day!!!

[@sonnoio1]

Unique voice!! Not of this world!! Everytime I watch this performance, I truly cry.

[@thegeniusfool]

Yep. Every single time! Wow....

[@federicocodazabetta9541]

Wow !!!! Finally someone reacting to Sarah Vaughan such a perfect match with the name of your Studios ... and in tune with the passion of yours for exceptional talents ... I grow up listening to her thanks to my father passion for Jazz, a passion that I cherished trough all my life ... with Her in particular: she has been the reason of many joyful moments, but also She has been of great consolation trough the turmoils of life, and a blessing for my soul, ... Please, Miss Valerie, now that the "star-gate" is open let Her appear in future times ... I have in mind, for instance, "Send in the Clowns", "So many Stars", "My Funny Valentine", ... In any case, I can't thank you enough ... so I send my sincere appreciation to you!

[@shawfifty]

I'm 93 and have been listening to Sarah for years. I also have been listing to Billy Eckstine since 1946. Sarah worked with Billy Eckstine when she first started. I always seem to detect some of Billy's style.

[@No-Proof-of-God1988]

I never heard her sing before, but now i want her more of her songs, amazing singer.

[@treehuggerdude4]

Shes my favorite singer. Her vocal control is out of this world. "I'm glad there is you" is lovely. "I cant give you anything but love." She has so many great songs. Even as she got older, she managed to maintain her voice somehow. Shes one of the best.

[@noblenotes27]

Sarah is so very Kool !!! AMEN !!

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Totally!

[@RoryVanucchi]

I saw Sarah Vaughn late '70s and she had that big range. certainly one of the great jazz standard singers ever

[@noblenotes27]

She is so personable,,, WAHOO!!!

[@85benwood]

You must listen to Sarah do Maria from this same concert OMG!!!!! Otherworldly 🔥🙌🏾

[@sanfordpress8943]

Yes!!!!!!!! Otherworldly

[@vincejelineo748]

Agreed

[@aameshansen]

Yes!

[@Joshualbm]

Her instrument was one of the greatest ever to come from a human being. Her timbre, range and control plus know what the song meant to her personally made for something truly transcendant.

[@dot8605]

Sarah Vaughn was a wonderful jazz singer, and Misty is best sung by her. I really like your reaction as a voice trainer, it gives me more insight into the world of singing. Thank you!

[@rooseveltdavis9559]

True,but my favorite by her is The Thrill Is Gone,1958 recording. Go check it out.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

I missed Sarah, but I actually saw Dinah Washington as a youngster. Was raised by a single dad in the 60's of Chicago. Often went to sleep on two chairs together and pushed under the table in the clubs. Fell alseep during Dinah, but woke up around 2am when the band was ending. Dinah sat alone on a barstool and sang acapella for the room until 6am. I was wide eyed and remember it all. Good times

[@nigelbailey4557]

Got into music from pop into rock, blues, reggae etc. First got into modern and free jazz but then some of the older forms but Sarah is my no1 female singer of all time who brings tears of joy to me. People who don't hear her are missing so much.

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Same. She was my all time favorite in college.

[@thadiusplug7666]

this woman is remembering a love and just singing to herself

[@robertnicewander8897]

79 years old am I but still can say OhMY!

[@joelmoreno4223]

Incomparabile. Nobody came close to Sarah Vaughan's technique, style, phrasing. Nobody did it better. Valerie White Williams explains it so much better than I.

[@YewtBoot]

What I see in this live performance is her filling each note all the way, even while changing her facial structure to a smile or a grin. Each note is held to the very end, with impeccable diction and enunciation. Too many jazz singers glossed over that. Hooray Sarah.

[@nefersguy]

I saw Sarah Vaughn back in the early 70's. I went reluctantly because someone had given me a ticket. I walked out talking to myself, I was stunned by what I had heard. I knew she had been my mom's favorite vocalist, when I told her how impressed I was she didn't even look at me and all I heard was a whisper saying....told ya!

[@harrythehorse3957]

Your love and appreciation for Sarah here is infectious. I also feel so many feelings when these great artists perform, and the feelings in me change almost note by note.

[@djfingersflores]

Sarah Vaughan was the best, i always thought she had such a beautiful voice and tone along with a ton of control.. Peace

[@beanabong2896]

Every time I hear her, it brings me back to being in my grandmother's kitchen. She would hum Sarah Vaughn's songs while cooking or doing dishes...RIP grandma ❤

[@piustwelfth]

Sarah's voice was very resonant -- like a reed instrument (tenor sax?). Matching her gorgeous voice was her impeccable sense of musicality. She really had it all. P.S.: I discovered recently that she was a smoker for most of her life. It's amazing she didn't damage her voice like other great singers (Aretha to name one).

[@keithbird8910]

Buster Williams - bass Kirk Stuart - piano George Hughes - drums

[@davidmiller4078]

Muchas Gracias mate

[@tebindack]

Truly amazing. I can breathe again when Sarah sings. Awesome analysis! Thx!

[@avesraggiana]

My favourite live recording of Sarah Vaughan’s is “The Shadow of Your Smile”, accompanied by the Bob James trio. I must have watched that youtube video a thousand times by now.

[@Vwjl1207]

That is so beautiful too. I love that one.

[@jesperrasmussen510]

This specific "Stockholm" performance of Misty is absolutely world class.

[@barbarakania652]

Sara is best performer of this song. I love her.

[@theniceone06]

It is so evident how much you love Sarah's music. Your face just lights up

[@cynthiaallen140]

Sarah Vaughan is also my favorite singer. My grandparents introduced me to her. I've spent hours and hours listening to her. She is truly a musician's singer. This entire concert is amazing to watch. I especially love "Maria" (from West Side Story) and Gershwin's "I've Got Rhythm" from this concert. She turns every song on its head - and still blows me away, after listening to her for 30+ years. Thank you for sharing this. 🙏🏼

[@One4allable]

Man, she is awesome!!!

[@mctierca]

Not a musician or professional singer, but when I first heard this performance, I knew it was GREAT! Glad to hear some professional verify what I thought.

[@j.j.sahetapy5481]

Thnx to nowadays techniques we can save & enjoy Sarah’s performance, voice & songs.

[@rmoraespinto]

And the control... the sassy ending... the lines... her figure... she was an entertainer too, a star. I watched this video over and over again. What a lesson! Congrats for your channel. Thank you for your comments.

[@DrummerDanVa]

I love her phrasing. Heard her live with the Airmen of Note in the mid 70's in Washington DC. with her trio. Jimmy Cobb was on drums. Awesome!

[@DonnieReno]

"In 1986, Vaughan sang "Happy Talk" and "Bali Ha'i" in the role of Bloody Mary on a studio recording by Kiri Te Kanawa and José Carreras of the score of the Broadway musical South Pacific…" I have the video tape of that and she spoke of always wanting sing classically and she was very happy to be singing with opera singers.

[@machpodfan]

What a great reaction! You're awesome...I love Sarah the best of all, and it's terrific to see others who feel similarly!

[@rashendrickjohnson52]

Years ago I stumbled upon this video and I’ve loved her voice ever since. Sarah Vaughan is my absolute favorite jazz singer. Dinah Washington comes in as second.

[@sanfordpress8943]

Omg omg. Speechless

[@fmtalks1543]

Love your reaction to this. Check out Johnny Hartman, "These Foolish Things" and Carmen McRae "How Long Has This Been Hoing On."

[@ralphfurley123]

Yes, this truly is such an amazing live performance by the legendary Ms. Sarah Vaughan! I was immediately a fan after listening to this. I have since collected several of her recordings and have thoroughly enjoyed all of them! Ms. Vaughan’s singing takes my breath away! ☮️🖖🏽

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Same here!

[@nortonmeiler2571]

I attended the concert. I will be 80 next month. As for Sarah Vaughan she was Divine until the end, and I have tears in my eyes. She was a real swinger, sung ballads as a Goddess and wouldn’t have any use for auto tune.

[@noblenotes27]

I've been a musician for 60 years and Sarah s been my favorite .. Her head voice is so wonderful and Ideas and control.I'm a sculptor and I'm doing a bust of her younger photos.. Thanks for the video very cool...

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Ooooh, I would love to see it.

[@lf1496]

The Divine One, Ay Dios, that is singing. Thank you so much for this👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Sass!❤

[@cvc1814]

I heard the Queen of Soul say how much of an influence she was to her

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Wow, I didn't know that!

[@photo161]

Fortunately, I heard her at the Newport Jazz Festival at Madison Square Garden, in 1966, or 67, I believe, At that time she was doing some more opera-like work using her upper register to spectacular effect. I haven't listened to her in a number of years and in this magical Misty for more reasons than I'm able to explain, I found my heart always in my throat. riveted and enraptured by every phrase she sang.

[@mefirstplease3676]

I can definitely see your love for Sarah in this video and I feel exactly the same way. You should react to Sarah Vaughan’s version of “Maria” or The Mills Brothers version of “Basin Street Blues”.

[@markharris2798]

I had the absolute privilege to see her when I was in college in Pittsburgh. She had the count Basie big band. He barely made to the stage, however once he sat down it was AWESOME! Sarah was incredible. I also saw her in Philly many years later with either a quintet or quartet...results were the same. Love her.

[@krampus8362]

Her version of "My Favorite Things" is incredible

[@missallesia2532]

What a touching performance!❤

[@fuletiopia]

She never pushes her voice, always pouring from her mouth so naturally that sound continues even when she closes her mouth

[@claudiomarcelogiannattasio4855]

I have been blessed to meet Diane Schuur, the two-time Grammy Award winner, and stay in touch with her to this very day. I suggest you offer your reaction to her artistry. -Thank you!

[@tomkelly4336]

I also love Sarah and of course Ella, I also loved an English jazz singer named Cleo Laine.

[@georgependleton59]

Great reaction! I have cd's of Sarah and Ella and many other jazz artist But seeing this live performance did my heart and soul good.I've seen a lot of live jazz performances on KZbin...I missed this one.Young singers could learn a lot from these folks. Angelina Jordan is proof of that as you have pointed in your reactions to her.....THANKS....

[@bme4285]

Your love for this performance is so evident in your facial expressions. Truly lovely (both you and Sarah)

[@davidmiller4078]

My mums favourite and she liked Ella Mel Torme Peggy Lee Tony Bennet etc heard these songs as a kid the songs have grown in me

[@mlberg2327]

As someone who can´t sing but love to play jazz piano, I´m very impressed by Vaughan´s musicality. She sings like a masterful jazz instrumentalist plays a solo. Regarding jazz singers, I´d love to see you react to someone like Billie Holiday, for example I Love You Porgy, or Strange Fruit. Another great jazz singer was Frank Sinatra, but most people only know his hits where his voice wasn´t at its best. When he sang jazz ballads, he really showed what a master he was. I recommend the whole 1957 album "Where Are You".

[@jerrydiem7755]

Thanks for the technical background of this very intimate music.You speak of her total emotional immersion in the spirit of the song and the deceptively seamless conversation between the musicians and her.That really sums it up.

[@joejoesguitarinventions]

for appreciating this icon of Americana.. my hats of to you thx to you

[@feliciawolf4954]

I know you'll also love Anita O'Day singing "My Ship". Excellent!

[@marcie557]

thank you for the video! it was nice to watch and see someone truly enjoying a jazz performance, your analysis on her performance was also a great help for me personally! i hope to learn more about jazz performance

[@squidkid2]

She uses her voice as an instrument. This is a concept that you've got to understand if you're ever going to master vocal singing. Your voice isn't just a thing it's an instrument. And like any instrument it requires mastering the subtleties of the instrument. I love how you can see in her smile that she knows she's nailing it. She knows she's getting exactly what she wants out of the instrument. And the backing musicians are doing precisely what they should to compliment her performance. This is the epitome of "comping". They provide the bare minimum of music necessary to let the soloist (in this case the vocalist) shine. All they're focused on is following the soloist's lead and staying the hell out of the singers way and they really do a masterful job of it. I think there are several times when she glances back in acknowledgement of how good the accompaniment is. Her voice is priceless of course but its the whole package that makes this a classic "performance". Great song, great performer, great performance. Its a trifecta that makes a video like this a one of a kind gem. KZbin really is a wonderful source of videos of the great masters of the American songbook.

[@rosiemorgan7573]

Love her too

[@fmtalks1543]

Great reaction!!

[@alasondrolinney5317]

Just an amazing voice, and I feel very honored and grateful I had the chance to perform in an orchestra, the Charlotte symphony orchestra when she came into the show here years ago, and it was quite amazing. Many many stories, from the rehearsal and the performance.

[@sergiojackson5215]

My favorite Jazz singer ever. You should react to her performance at Mr. Kelly's, Chicago, IL, August 6, 1957. It's much better.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

Have you considered checking out Anita O'Day? She was known as the Jezebel of Jazz. Her performance at the 1958 Newport Jazz Fest is legendary. Her rendition of Sweet Georgia Brown and Tea for Two are considered the best versions by many

[@CBHS1962]

See Sarah singing Maria at the same concert. Hear her also singing April in Paris in 1954 with Clifford Brown on trumpet. This is an exceptional album and very high fidelity.

[@bh5606]

SV was terrific.

[@peterdurkin1499]

Born to sing. God's gift!

[@10lassie]

Jazz singer; Anita O'day Four Brothers its live 1963 from Japan . She sings about 5 songs. Very great singer.

[@msawmusic]

Splendid 🔥

[@annpriddy7941]

Beautiful

[@robertcurry7664]

I’ve been in love with Sassy for nearly 40 years…for my money, she’s the greatest vocalist of the 20th century…Ella thought she was the best too…i think it was Miles Davis who said that she did things with her voice that trumpet players wouldn’t dare try!…Sarah, Billie, Ella and Nina were (and still are) my goddesses who taught me as a child, what it was to be a great artist….my jazz aunties…then there’s Leontyne Price…Sassy and Leontyne, above all others, have a very special place in my heart…as you ask about other artists of interest, Melody Gardot is someone who I’ve taken a shine to recently…not necessarily as a great singer per say (though her voice is very fine), but as a very impressive and instinctive musician…thank you for your posts…I’ve greatly enjoyed watching so many of them….also very happy that you’ve included Aurora…she’s a very special and unique talent…best wishes from California 🥰

[@robertcurry7664]

…if you’re inclined, I’d offer “Once I was loved” for Melody Gardot.

[@vol222nuit]

Sarah Vaughan est un miracle de la musique , un souffle qui gonfle nos coeurs d'une joie cristalline... C'est une fée qui console de toute les médiocrités du monde . J'ai une tendresse particulière pour son interprétation de " My one and only love " Qui a été chanté par un nombre incalculable d'interprètes ... Celle de Sting qui rythme le magnifique film " Leaving Las Vegas " est aussi merveilleuse . Je suis ravie d'être tombé sur cette chaîne , merci de partager votre passion . Rien de plus beau qu'un visage illuminé par la beauté .

[@noblenotes27]

I'll be in London for a month and will be finishing it when I get back I'll keeps in touch...

[@fabioebasta3201]

number one.

[@DoggieFosters]

I am SO envious that you saw her live. The two voices that stop me cold in my tracks every time: Sarah Vaughan and Lara Fabian. Masters. Pure velvet. (As the contralto daughter of a trained contralto basso, I've always adored Vaughan's timbre. And never thought I would EVER love a soprano ... until I discovered Fabian. 😆)

[@VocalSplendorStudios]

Thanks for your comments and discussion. I saw her in the mid 80's and she must of been around 70, I'm guessing.. My roommate and I rode in a car full of girls and our tire blew out in the middle of the rural road we were traveling on to the rural college where Sarah was performing. It was scary! But we made it to the concert and sat in the front row! She wasn't as adventurous then as she was in this recording but we were still fan girling. I've always loved her voice as well...so rich and full. I always wanted to sound like her but I am a high soprano. And it's so interesting that you see similarities with Lara Fabian. She also has a rich, warm sound...I'm thinking she is a creamy lyric soprano. And Lara's intensity and focus is incredible

[@lisaflores8801]

My dad's favorite ❤

[@buckchelsey4630]

Sarah Vaughan also does a really amazing live version of My Funny Valentine, would be a good one to add to the list.

[@beyourself2444]

The greatest

[@unplannedsyntax]

We should've plead with God: Sarah Vaughan could've lived to be 300 years old!

[@kirk5487]

Sass is the best!

[@Vwjl1207]

Sarah Vaughan was the greatest. For today's singers check out singer Roberta Gambarini. Love her too.

[@Meine.Postma]

Yes!

[@jamescurran9002]

I think it was Paul Chambers and Max Roach in that band. Couldn't tell who the piano was. But if I'm right, yeah that was a legendary backup group.

[@bahatimoa]

we share the same reaction when she belts out those deep, long notes!

[@darrylmccants7280]

Here are my favorites, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Dina Washington, Nancy Wilson, Diane Reeves, Rachelle Farrell and Patti Austin are just a few of the women that just speaks to me. I’ll work on my Male list real soon.

[@charlesballi1535]

I saw Ella Fitzgerald and the Count Basie Orchestra in 1977 in Miami. I know exactly how you felt going to see Sarah live. I never had the opportunity but she, Ella, Dinah Washington, and Anita O’Day are my faves

[@revo1336]

My Mt Rushmore - Ella, Barbara , Shirley Bassey, Oleta Adams

[@freda8586]

Thank you, I read somewhere that, unlike other jazz singers of her generation, she had been classically trained.

[@jibsmokestack1]

Not true. She was trained in the church and in Earl Hines big band!

[@dylanwashington2419]

YES. She was trained in Opera while in high school and played the piano and organ in church as a child. She lived and grew up in the same neighborhood in East Orange Newark New Jersey and might be blood related to Dionne Warwick, De De Warwick Leotyne Price, Cissy Houston, and the great Whitney Houston.

[@cynthiaallen140]

She was a classically trained pianist. She is one of the best examples of a musician who had "head & heart" understanding of music. She was a musical genius. This is why she is referred to as a "musician's singer".