Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan (1924- 1990) Known as one of the most influential artists in jazz. Sarah Lois Vaughan is an unforgettable legend. Sarah Vaughan was born March 27, 1924, in Newark, NJ, to Ashbury and Ada Vaughan, a carpenter and a laundress. Despite their occupations, Sarah’s parents’ were also musicians in their spare time. Sarah’s musical journey began with her parents love for music. Influenced by her mother, Sarah began taking piano at age seven and organ …showed first 75 words of 738 total…

…showed last 75 words of 738 total…winner. She will always remain one of the greats.” (Website: http://parsec-santa.com/celebrity/celeb_pages/SarahVaughan.html) The irreplaceable Sarah Lois Vaughan a jazz legend, who paved the way for singers like Mel Torme , Anita Baker, Cassandra Wilson, and Rachelle Farrell. Known to some as “Sassy’ and to others as “ The Divine One,” one thing is for sure she will always be simply unforgettable. Sarah Vaughan’s light illuminates for all to see eternally.