Sarah Vaughan
American jazz singer and pianist (1924–1990)
Died aged 66AriesUnited States
Biography
Sarah Lois Vaughan (, March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer and pianist. Nicknamed "Sassy", "The Divine One", and the "Queen of Bebop", she won two Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and was nominated for a total of nine Grammy Awards. She was given an NEA Jazz Masters Award in 1989. Critic Scott Yanow wrote that she had "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century".
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Career highlights
Genres
- jazz
- bebop
- cool jazz
Instruments
- piano
- voice
Awards & honours (5)
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
- New Jersey Hall of Fame
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- NEA Jazz Masters
Quick answers about Sarah Vaughan
- How old was Sarah Vaughan?
- Sarah Vaughan died on April 3, 1990 at the age of 66.
- When is Sarah Vaughan's birthday?
- Sarah Vaughan was born on March 27, 1924.
- Where was Sarah Vaughan born?
- Sarah Vaughan was born in Newark.
- What is Sarah Vaughan's zodiac sign?
- Sarah Vaughan's zodiac sign is Aries.
- What is Sarah Vaughan's nationality?
- Sarah Vaughan is a citizen of United States.
- What does Sarah Vaughan do?
- Sarah Vaughan is known as singer, jazz musician, pianist.
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