I Never Went Away

Carol Sloane, born Carol Morvan on March 5, 1937, in Providence, Rhode Island, was an American jazz singer with a voice that could captivate any audience. Known for her remarkable pitch and intimate, confessional style, Sloane was widely regarded as one of the last great female big-band and club jazz vocalists to emerge before the British Invasion. Her career spanned over five decades, marked by both triumph and adversity. Sloane's journey began at the prestigious Newport Jazz Festival in 1961, where she first gained recognition. Despite facing setbacks due to changing musical trends and personal challenges, she made a remarkable midlife comeback, reaffirming her status as a jazz vocal powerhouse. Sloane's discography is a testament to her versatility and enduring talent, encompassing a range of styles within vocal and cool jazz. Her passing on January 23, 2023, left a void in the jazz world, but her legacy lives on through her timeless recordings and the new documentary "Sloane: A Jazz Singer," which celebrates her life and contributions to music.