Shirley Horn Return to Paradise

[bronxboy47]

Hard to find an adjective of praise that hasn't been exhausted on Ms. Horn's behalf--and deservedly so. She's in a class all by herself.

[TROGULAR10000]

shes so badass. her piano is as perfect as her singing and the arrangements are simply the coolest. check her version of my man's gone now on the same record.

why isn't this woman my grandmother

[createallow3126]

Stunning, elegant, and touching. :):):)

[artist40hou]

My paradise "A Ha" moment: Winter 1992, January rare southern snow storm hit and we had about 3 or 4 inches, early that morning, the sun comes out glistening and reflecting against the fresh wet snow and this was playing on the radio when I was on my way to check on my then fiance, we were really in love and that song that moment just made it more intense.

[artist40hou]

@artist40hou Lol, now every time I hear this song, I don't think about Hawaii or Fiji or what normally fits the term paradise aesthetically but snow glistening on the trees. Thanks for the memories, Miss Horn, R.I.P.

One of my greatest regrets was not being able to see her live in concert.

[susanc1024]

I miss you Shirley Horn...I had the pleasure of photographing her along with other legendary musicians....

[ellasaraharetha]

I am sure heaven sent her here to bring the beauty of her music to engulf the world. Her piano playing alone is a work of art. And that voice! She transports you to whatever world she wants to share with you. She wraps that miraculous voice around every word. Just close your eyes and you are gone. And some say there is no God? Shirley is proof. Rapturous.

[paulyvi]

never heard of her b4 this...sweet...))

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[Colombiani]

this is also my favorite song.

(at the moment though, I love Shirley horn so much)

[LEGSUDESIRE]

so nice

[SweetiePie484]

Her voice is like velvet magic!

[artwitstick]

Such pacing! Love this CD ! Used to play this for my kids when they were young. Played it with the lights turned down low. One daughter still listens the same way to relax. Can't recommend it more. Where are today's Shirleys?

[Norokus]

Eye just-saw Ms Horne w/D.C. Sax-Mstro Buck Hill and Charles Ables too peace that. an-'armony. wish i could hear that too :-)

[ChefNVogue]

thanx for postn pics magnificent!!!!!! R.I.P. Ms. Horn xoxoxoxoxoxo

[federesco11]

By the way, one of the things I remember most is the way she would demurely hide her face with a napkin as she took a drink between songs. It was really sweet.

[federesco11]

Totally amazing. Back in 1988 or 89 I had my first date with my future wife - we went to Georgetown in DC after having coffee at a joint in Leesburg, VA. We happened upon a place called One Step Down and Shirley Horn was playing that night (Neither of us knew who she was) so we went in. The place was packed and we shared a booth with another couple and they were beside themselves - eyes closed, grooving. I'll never forget that night and I'll always love Shirley Horn.

[ChefNVogue]

RICH !!!!!!!!!

[paxandrews]

yeah.........oh so sweet..

[grenadian11]

This is how you do it! masterful!

[vivandav67]

In 2002 I was on a lunch break from work and wandering through a Coconuts music store...saw one of those Verve compilations and this was on it...I was hooked instantly...she was truly amazing...very cool how she became more of a star in her 50's....needless to say I have more of her music now....sorry I never got to see her in concert....sigh

[jgoudeau207]

mmmmmmmmmmm....

[ddaymedia]

Simply heavenly .Thank you Ms. Shirley Horn you'll never be forgotten.

[noisyfan]

@TheReturnOfStephan1

Thanks a lot for your info on the personnel! So, it's HERSELF on the piano as well:-)))

what a heart-warming alliance!

[noisyfan]

I know this one from a sampler in CD sound quality - it's a delight! Listened to it a hundred times...

On the side of Shirley, there are her marvellously imaginative instrumental partners, most notably piano and a agile bass, together with an exciting arrangement full of surprises! Who are THEY??

[TheReturnOfStephan1]

This track is from her Grammy Award-winning disc, "Here's To Life:Shirley Horn W/ Strings", 1992. Personnel: Shirley Horn (vocals, piano); Wynton Marsalis (trumpet); Charles Ables (bass instrument); Steve Williams (drums); Johnny Mandel, producer & arranger.

[ESSPIRIT1]

@TheReturnOfStephan1 Charles Ables, was one-of D.C. finest Guitarist really (i think he tuned-like Curtis Mayfield), anyway Ms Shirley needed the 'armonious Bass-Sound, sown Charles took that seat. i/eye -remember she' most -favorite Bassist was Marshall Hawkins, but he left D.C. ( he played with Miles too)

[ChefNVogue]

@noisyfan i agree, they are also so magical!!!!!!! what a combination !!!!

[ChefNVogue]

@vivandav67 from ur mouth to gods hears..........but she up their doin for them this go round !! Cheers Ms. Horn

[iluvjazz7]

Beautiful, masterful artist

[pierpaolof86]

sensazionale, chiccosa, di classe, BRILLANTE, una Musa!

[subhosstoned]

she s the epitome of brillince....

[caendemaria]

Simply the best....

Simplemente lo mejor....

[Zippylou]

I promise no other musician/singer has ever included me in their experience as shirley horn did! I cried so much listening you her voice and her skills as a pianist. I felt everything chord, every note, every high and every low. As a fellow musician she has inspired me to dig deeper.

[BattleAngel]

good for you. and you stated it so eloquently. i really am happy to hear that music touches people so deeply.

[soupy264]

I feel so happy to have found her,and enjoyed her mastery of voice and keys before she went to be in the choir of The Lord. I miss her Very much

[strongrj]

Hmmmm.....nice song from the "Here's To Life" CD. My favorite cut!

[Isolar]

This is just so cool, what a lady and what a voice:)

[tommy6555]

INCOMPARABLY...... SHIRLEY.....

[MusicalFeelings]

Beautiful thanks for posting!

[experience1234]

Shirley Horn is animation that the atmosphere that is favorite of me

and listened to well and is wonderful.

[StephanAOTTO1]

One of my favorite tracks from that album!!!

Thanks for sharing.

Please place the album's title & copyright info in the vid's info box, so that people will know where to buy this beautiful music.

[nancydrew5]

This is one of my favorite Shirley Horn recordings!

[keepthemusicplaying0]

Great compilation thanks for posting!!

[wimpers]

Thanks for these photos!

Lovely song choice.

How she mastered that piano, rythm and atmosphere! Never to be forgotten indeed!!