Shirley Horn

Shirley Horn
Born: May 1, 1934 in Washington, D.C.
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Died: Oct 20, 2005 in Cheverly, MD
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Ballads, Mainstream Jazz, Standards, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Biography: A superior ballad singer and a talented pianist, Shirley Horn put off potential success until finally becoming a major attraction while in her fifties. She studied piano from the age of four. After attending Howard University, Horn put together her first trio in 1954, and was encouraged in the early ...Read full biography
Close Enough For Love
Released: 1988
Label: Verve Records
Critics' Rating:
Shirley Horn's second Verve recording consolidated the success that she had had with her previous release, I Thought About You, and resulted in her gaining a large audience for her ballad vocals and solid ...Read full review
I Thought About You [Live At Vine St.]
Released: 1987
Label: Verve Records
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This live set (recorded at Hollywood's Vine St. Bar and Grill) was Shirley Horn's "comeback" album after many years in which she purposely maintained a low profile as she raised her daughter. Typical of ...Read full review
More Shirley Horn albums: Main Albums (26), Compilations (7), DVD/Video (2)
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