In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life and legacy of Sarah Vaughan, the jazz luminary known to the world as "The Divine One" and "Sassy". We trace her journey from a teenage prodigy winning Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater to her tenure in the legendary Earl Hines and Billy Eckstine bands, where she helped incubate the Bebop revolution alongside Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.

Tune in as we break down Vaughan’s unparalleled vocal ability—a four-octave range that critics hailed as "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century". We cover her commercial domination at Mercury Records with hits like "Misty" and "Broken Hear ...