Name: Sweet Whispers: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan
Brand: Zara Mcfarlane

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Limited edition

Release date

2024-06-14

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Zara Mcfarlane

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Jazz

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Eternal Source of Light 

Zara Mcfarlane is a British jazz and pop singer known for her soulful and captivating vocals. With a unique blend of jazz, reggae, and R&B influences, she has carved out her own distinct sound in the music industry. Drawing inspiration from artists like Matthew Halsall, Ashley Henry, and Nubya Garcia, Zara's music resonates with listeners on a deep level.

Her powerful performances have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Zara's ability to effortlessly transition between genres sets her apart from other artists in the industry. Whether she is performing with Tenderlonious or collaborating with Emma-Jean Thackray, Zara's talent shines through in every project she takes on.

From her collaborations with Moses Boyd to her work with Shabaka and the Ancestors, Zara has proven herself to be an artist who constantly pushes boundaries and explores new musical territories. Her passion for music is evident in every note she sings.

Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and leading UK jazz vocalist Zara McFarlane releases Sweet Whispers – Celebrating Sarah Vaughan.&nbsp;The album honours the jazz great who inspired her on her own artistic journey and whose centenary year is marked in 2024.&nbsp;‘Sweet Whispers’ is more than a run-through of some of Vaughan’s most popular songs. It’s not hard to imagine the immense task in selecting those songs, after all, Vaughan’s recording career spanned 50 years notching up almost 60 albums (plus nearly 30 again in compilations and box sets). Through a thoughtfully chosen selection of songs, formed across months in collaboration with producer, and the album’s clarinettist and saxman, Giacomo Smith – Zara journeys through the musical life of Sarah Vaughan, from her first to last recording, bringing to life and breathing new life into some of her best and less familiar songs. But importantly, the songs that mean the most to Zara. &nbsp;

Sweet Whispers – Celebrating Sarah Vaughan was recorded analogue at Durham Studios, London. Giacomo assembled a stellar cast of musicians - Joe Webb on piano, Ferg Ireland on double bass, Jas Kayser on drums, Marlon Hibbert on Steel Pan and Gabriella Swallow on cello – to record 11 tracks live to tape; with minimal overdubs, the recording has retained a live, vintage feel. &nbsp;

A celebration of Sarah Vaughan could be in no better hands than that of Zara McFarlane, who makes an inspired homage to the ‘Divine One’. Beautifully performed in Zara’s own inimitable style, with her own playful swoops and slides, she has added her own touch to the music. With a silken voice and timbre that brings emotional depth, attitude and personality to this collection of Sarah Vaughan songs, this is a masterful celebration.&nbsp;

Sweet Whispers: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan 

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Discover Sweet Whispers: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan by Zara Mcfarlane on Eternal Source of Light. A masterful homage to the jazz legend, available in vinyl format.