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Among jazz vocalists, Shirley Horn (1934-2005) was in a class by herself, casting a unique spell with hushed, intimate interpretations which were adored by the likes of Miles Davis. Geoffrey Smith surveys the career of a connoisseur’s favourite.

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Sun 16 Sep 201800:00
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Verve VS6097

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I Thought About You

Shirley Horn

Mercer / Van Heusen

Fresh Sound Records FSR-CD 596

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Come Dance with Me

Shirley Horn

Van Heusen / Cahn

Mercury 8434542

Orchestra conducted by Quincy Jones

Lazy Afternoon

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Latouche / Maross

Steeplechase SCS 1111

Shirley Horn, v & p; Buster Williams, b; Billy Hart, d.

Nice ‘n’ Easy

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Spence / Bergman / Keith

Verve 8332352

Shirley Horn, v & p; Charles Ables, b; Steve Williams, d.

My, How the Time Goes By

Shirley Horn

Coleman / Leigh

Audiophile DAPCD224

Shirley Horn, p; Charles Ables, b; Steve Williams, d.

Memories of You

Shirley Horn

Razaf / Blake

Verve 8379332

Shirley Horn, v & p; Charles Ables, b; Steve Williams, d. Buck Hill, s.

You Won’t Forget Me

Shirley Horn

Goell / Spielman

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Summertime

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Verve 5571992

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Shirley Horne

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Verve 0760282

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