Sarah Vaughan
American jazz and classical singer (1924–1990)
1924 — 1990
Quick Facts
Profession
American jazz and classical singer (1924–1990)
Born
March 27, 1924
Died
1990 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
singer, pianist, jazz musician
United StatesBorn in NewarkDied in Hidden Hills
1924
Born in Newark (1924-03-27)
1981
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award
1989
AwardGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award
1990
Died in Hidden Hills
About
Sarah Lois Vaughan was an American jazz singer and pianist. Nicknamed "Sassy" and "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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Who is Sarah Vaughan?+
Sarah Lois Vaughan was an American jazz singer and pianist. Nicknamed "Sassy" and "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. Cri
What does the name Sarah mean?+
The name Sarah means "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is of English origin.
When was Sarah Vaughan born?+
Sarah Vaughan was born on March 27, 1924.
When did Sarah Vaughan die?+
Sarah Vaughan died in 1990, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.
The name Sarah is of English origin, meaning "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sarah — March 27, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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