Sarah Vaughan was a jazz legend who was known for her powerful and emotive singing style. She was born in 1924 in Newark, New Jersey and began singing in church choirs as a child. She went on to become one of the most influential jazz singers of all time, with a career spanning over five decades. Her unique vocal style combined elements of gospel, blues, and jazz, and she was known for her improvisational skills. She won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 1972.