After Hours With Sarah Vaughan

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Stepping away from the highly orchestrated, commercial pop arrangements that characterized much of her Columbia tenure, the legendary vocalist returns to an intimate, small-group setting. Featuring incredibly sympathetic, unhurried accompaniment from bassist John Kirby and guitarist Mundell Lowe, her impossibly rich vibrato and melodic agility command absolute focus. The beautifully understated session captures a master interpreter perfectly embodying the melancholic grace of late-night club performances.