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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings considers Crazy and Mixed Up to be possibly Sarah Vaughan's best album for the Pablo label. Vaughan was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Female at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards for her performance. This release is an essential addition to any serious jazz collection, captivating audiophiles and music lovers alike.

This album blends her impeccable phrasing with inventive, boundary-pushing jazz arrangements, making it a must-have for those who appreciate vocal jazz that transcends the genre. Vaughan's impeccable sense of timing and emotional depth, paired with the intricate instrumental backing, elevate these tracks into an extraordinary listening experience. — (via Label)

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Sarah Vaughan had complete control over the production of this album, Crazy and Mixed Up (which would be her last small-group recording) and, even if the results are not all that unique, her voice is often in near-miraculous form. With fine backup work from pianist Roland Hanna, guitarist Joe Pass, bassist Andy Simpkins and drummer Harold Jones, Sassy sounds in prime form, on such songs as "I Didn't Know What Time It Was," "Autumn Leaves," "The Island" and "You Are Too Beautiful." It is hard to believe, listening to her still-powerful voice on this reissue, that she had already been a recording artist for 48 years.  — (via AllMusic)

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180-gram vinyl
Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab at Blue Heaven Studios from the original analog tape
Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
Housed in Stoughton Printing tip-on gatefold jacket 

Vinyl Tracklist
A1 I Didn't KNow What Time It Was
A2 That's All
A3 Autumn Leaves
A4 Love Dance
B1 The Island
B2 Seasons
B3 In Love In Vain
B4 You Are Too Beautiful

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Label: Pablo / Analogue Productions
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Reissued: 2025 / Originally Released: 1982
Genre: Jazz
Style: Female Vocals

File under: Jazz - Vocals (Audiophile)
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