Music · 1940 · Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan at the Apollo

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253 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027

The Apollo timeline names Sarah Vaughan among the 1940s Amateur Night winners and later performers who shaped its jazz history.

verified research record · reviewed 2026-09-27

Actual: Apollo Theater, Harlem
Depicted: Amateur Night performance

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