What was Sarah Vaughan's Height?

Sarah Vaughan, standing at exactly 5ft 3 ½ (161.3 cm), was a petite powerhouse in jazz whose diminutive height amplified the awe-inspiring contrast with her vast vocal range and emotive delivery. Her compact 5'3" frame allowed for an intimate, commanding stage presence that mesmerized audiences during performances of timeless hits like "Lullaby of Birdland", "Whatever Lola Wants", "Send in the Clowns", "Tenderly", and "My Funny Valentine".

• Discovered after winning the Apollo Theater amateur contest in 1942.
• Featured performing "Perdido" on Rhythm and Blues Revue in 1955.
• Inspired tribute albums by Carmen McRae (Sarah: Dedicated to You, 1991) and Dianne Reeves (The Calling: Celebrating Sarah Vaughan, 2001).