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Who discovered Sarah Vaughan's talent during an amateur contest at the Apollo Theater?

  • Duke Ellington

  • Charlie Parker

  • Billy Eckstine

  • John Hammond

Answer

Billy Eckstine, a prominent jazz singer, discovered Sarah Vaughan's exceptional talent while judging an amateur contest at the legendary Apollo Theater. Eckstine recognized Vaughan's raw potential and encouraged her to pursue a career in music, setting the stage for her remarkable journey as one of the most influential jazz vocalists of all time.
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