Jazz vocalist Sarah Vaughan is born in Newark, New Jersey.
At a Glance
- Date
- 27 March 1924
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Key people
- Sarah Vaughan
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
Her extraordinary range made her one of the most admired singers in jazz.
What It Means Now
Vaughan's recordings remain touchstones of vocal artistry.
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