Sarah Vaughan: Tribute to a Legend at the Proms
Clive Myrie presents a star-studded celebration of one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century from Guy Barker, the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra, Clarke Peters and Marisha Wallace.
Clive Myrie presents a celebration of one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century. Featuring some of the songs that Vaughan brought to fame, including Misty, If You Could See Me Now and Body and Soul.
Sarah, or 'Sassy' as she was known, would have celebrated her 100th birthday this year. Her spellbinding voice defied the boundaries of a single genre, working alongside the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie and Michael Tilson Thomas.
Mercury Prize-nominated Guy Barker arranges for and conducts the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra, taking the audience on a journey through Sarah Vaughan鈥檚 illustrious career with soloists Marisha Wallace, CHERISE, Lucy-Anne Daniels and Lizz Wright. Clarke Peters performs the role of Sassy collaborator Billy Eckstine.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Clive Myrie |
| Conductor | Guy Barker |
| Singer | Lizz Wright |
| Singer | Marisha Wallace |
| Singer | CHERISE |
| Singer | Lucy-Ann Daniels |
| Orchestra | 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra |
| Producer | Rhonagh O'Donnell |
| Director | Bridget Caldwell |
Broadcast
- Sun 28 Jul 2024 20:00
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