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Horn, who died in 2005, was a jazz singer and pianist whose style’s watchword is “intimacy.” Her vocal manner is akin to Miles Davis’ trumpet style: not technically flashy, but definitively setting the song’s mood. Indeed, it was Davis who discovered Horn in 1960 and who became an admirer despite his well-known dislike of vocalists generally. Horn was never a big record-seller, but she was well-respected by her peers.
Shirley Horn is also known for her distinctly slow tempos and complete understanding of ‘space’ in her singing and piano playing. She was known to have commented her own accompaniment was due to the fact her singing style was so completely her own, it was hard for other players to follow her.
Shirley Horn is also known for her distinctly slow tempos and complete understanding of ‘space’ in her singing and piano playing. She was known to have commented her own accompaniment was due to the fact her singing style was so completely her own, it was hard for other players to follow her.
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Irenreinmerdok wrote:
Great jazz singer!
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liquiddatura wrote:
Queen Latifah in jazz mode seems to have taken a lot of notes from Shirley Horn.
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MarinaBertucci wrote:
Why it's so hard to find her albuns?
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SamuelBertucci wrote:
"Beautiful love"
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referencement wrote:
Probably my favorite Jazz Singer with Jeanne Lee and Eva Carlson.
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SamuelBertucci wrote:
Shirley's music is superb and his voice is glorious!
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MarinaBertucci wrote:
Shirley's voice is out of this world. I love it.
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xrayspex78 wrote:
One of the finest. Listened to her 1000 times or more according to iTunes. She is so mysterious and enigmatic. The music, it just does something to you. She's magical! Thanks for the magic Shirley, I'll always remember you.
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Mbuti3 wrote:
I'm listening "I remember miles" and her voice is like Diana Krall's voice. She talk about Miles Davis in his biography "Miles Davis Story" and the last song in this film is "you won't forget me", brilliant voice and musician.
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versamare wrote:
She's my thrill
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noiresque wrote:
Intimacy
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nedersong wrote:
Better day today
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Artur_Alexander wrote:
i'd say it's weird to be born and die in the same city.
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vibe46 wrote:
I listened to her a lot while I was painting and I think I wore out the cd from the library.
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blogmeridian wrote:
Listening to "You Won't Forget Me," with Miles Davis on trumpet: the perfect match of singer and soloist.
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dravegigger wrote:
i hate the beatles, but Shirley`s version of Yesterday is a work of genius.
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lu_kas wrote:
come a little closer :)
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Skot2526 wrote:
I just discovered her today. I'm floored. I'm so surprised that I has never heard her name before. I'm definately buying her cd's.
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musicwave1 wrote:
> Here's to Life < one of my favorite CDs
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RICOSALORT wrote:
Maravillosa!!!! voz y música!
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