Sassy swing, satin ballads—A Celebration of Sarah Vaughan Velvet tone, quicksilver wit, and a range that could melt steel—Sarah Vaughan didn’t just sing a song, she redesigned it. This concert dives into the lush world of “The Divine One,” where smoldering ballads brush up against daring harmonies, sly swing, and the kind of rhythmic freedom only Sassy could conjure. From the satin glide of “Misty” and “Lullaby of Birdland” to the blues-kissed bite of “Mean to Me,” expect savvy reharmonizations, elastic phrasing, and plenty of playful sass. It’s a night of opulent color and elegant fire—sultry, sassy, rich—honoring the voice that set the gold standard for jazz singers everywhere. Join us for a tribute that captures her bite and her bloom, her smoke and her sparkle—and reminds us why Sarah Vaughan remains utterly, gloriously divine. Pianist/bandleader Noel Freidline and vocalist Maria Howell lead their powerhouse band through Vaughan’s signature palette—satin ballads, sly swing, and fearless interpretation—reimagined with modern polish and classic cool.