Sarah Lois Vaughan ( March 27 , 1924 -- April 3 , 1990 ) was an American jazz singer , described by music critic Scott Yanow as having `` one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century . ''
Sarah Lois Vaughan ( March 27 , 1924 -- April 3 , 1990 ) was an American jazz singer . She was described by jazz writer Scott Yanow as having `` one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century '' .