Sarah Vaughan - No Count Sarah

Sarah Vaughan recorded in a variety of settings while with Mercury and EmArcy in the 1950s but this particular matchup with the Count Basie Orchestra (pianist Ronnell Bright substitutes for Count, thus the title) is pure jazz. During the classic encounter, Sassy fits in comfortably with the band, whether singing lyrics (such as "Darn That Dream," "Cheek to Cheek" or "Doodlin'") or scatting sensuously on "No Count Blues." The wit and constant swing (in addition to the spontaneous creativity), makes this one of the best of all Sarah Vaughan recordings. Highly recommended, either on this CD or as part of the six-CD set The Complete Sarah Vaughan on Mercury, Vol. 3. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Al Grey Trombone Benny Powell Trombone Billy Mitchell Reeds Bob Fine Engineer Charlie Fowlkes Reeds Dennis Drake Remastering Frank Foster Reeds, Arranger Frank Wess Reeds Freddie Green Guitar Henry Coker Trombone Jack Tracy Producer Joe Newman Trumpet Johnny Mandel Arranger Luther Henderson Arranger Marshall Royal Reeds Richard Davis Bass Richard Seidel Producer Ronnell Bright Piano Sarah Vaughan Vocals Snooky Young Trumpet Sonny Payne Drums Thad Jones Trumpet, Arranger Wendell Culley Trumpet