Estate ... italian song by Bruno Martino. Canzone transfigurata da Shirley in una interpretazione jazzistica di altissimo livello. Shirley oltre a cantare sussurrando, suona il piano usando la dissonanza in modo superbo. Grazie Shirley by Jo
Hypnotic...Exquisite...Masterful. I remember her singing this at Holly wood Bowl and completely mesmerizing and silencing a rowdy evening audience. Shirley had amazing power in her tenderness.
Mention Ella , mention Sarah, mention Billie and everyone knows who you are talking about. Mention Shirley and you get "who"? That is so, so wrong! She was so up there with the best of them. A totally unique and magical singer and performer.
The music is so gentle, so sensual. It's almost that one need to have COURAGE to experience the full effect of this awesome presentation.. It's deep...so calming...so sensual...so real.
Another hauntingly beautiful performance by Ms Horn... I swear the whole "Here's To Life" recording should be placed in the Smithosian because the CD is nothing short of a masterpiece!!! Thanks for uploading this wonderful reminder of Shirleys brilliance.
I find myself on the edge of my seat when she sings, the way she phrases and uses space, makes me anticipate her next word, and then I find myself breathing a sigh of release only to have the whole cycle start all over again. After the song is over, I'm drained, tired, she's kept me at a fever pitch of anticipation. This is what singing is all about and she doesn't hoop and hollar or have a big range, yet she plays her audience like a puppet with her masterful phrasing and use of space.
@k8nairne : @k8nairne : true, Shirley and Jobim have a wonderful connection, but this song is not Jobim's.
Joao Gilberto made a beautiful cover of this Italian song (Estate means Summer in Italian), and Shirley had it translated in English. I agree totally on the pure class!
Estate ... italian song by Bruno Martino. Canzone transfigurata da Shirley in una interpretazione jazzistica di altissimo livello. Shirley oltre a cantare sussurrando, suona il piano usando la dissonanza in modo superbo. Grazie Shirley by Jo
TheJoblack53 2 weeks ago
I feel as though Shirley & Nina are so wrongly overshadowed by Ella/Bille/Sarah, and both of them KILL on the keys!
Classicrock515 3 weeks ago
Heaven has the prize now that we loved on earth. Thank you so much for your genius!!!
leoanddar 1 month ago
oooooooooooooo it's GREAT .....I'm loosing for my words...
TheMao21 1 month ago
Hypnotic...Exquisite...Masterful. I remember her singing this at Holly wood Bowl and completely mesmerizing and silencing a rowdy evening audience. Shirley had amazing power in her tenderness.
orionsecret 2 months ago
Hypnotic...Exquisite...Masterful
orionsecret 2 months ago
Amazingly beautiful, intimate! Thank you.
keepthemusicplaying0 2 months ago
You've turned my eager no to tender yeses...
beatrixme 3 months ago
Shirley is Love incarnate. Thank You
beforeourveryeyes 3 months ago
Wow!
DenianArcoleo 3 months ago
Delicious!
ava910 4 months ago
Mention Ella , mention Sarah, mention Billie and everyone knows who you are talking about. Mention Shirley and you get "who"? That is so, so wrong! She was so up there with the best of them. A totally unique and magical singer and performer.
pearsi100 4 months ago
The music is so gentle, so sensual. It's almost that one need to have COURAGE to experience the full effect of this awesome presentation.. It's deep...so calming...so sensual...so real.
WhySoEarly 5 months ago 7
Mesmerising! This is real music :)
Dangelvoice 6 months ago
This is what it feels to be in love... the miracle !!
Bratschenator 6 months ago
Oh so wonderful!!
jmajuru 8 months ago
great!
SensoryOssuary 1 year ago
Ms. Horn is so breathtaking!! You can't tell if, its live or the dvd version! She has a style that I adore ! I wish I could have seen her perform.
nyc828 1 year ago
Awesome vid/song! Thanks.
noahbirdrevolution 1 year ago
Incredible Voice..! I have loved her version of 'Estate' since 10 yeas ago. Thank you for posting! :D
scentline 1 year ago
Another hauntingly beautiful performance by Ms Horn... I swear the whole "Here's To Life" recording should be placed in the Smithosian because the CD is nothing short of a masterpiece!!! Thanks for uploading this wonderful reminder of Shirleys brilliance.
ShaunC0918 1 year ago 2
I find myself on the edge of my seat when she sings, the way she phrases and uses space, makes me anticipate her next word, and then I find myself breathing a sigh of release only to have the whole cycle start all over again. After the song is over, I'm drained, tired, she's kept me at a fever pitch of anticipation. This is what singing is all about and she doesn't hoop and hollar or have a big range, yet she plays her audience like a puppet with her masterful phrasing and use of space.
nancydrew5 1 year ago 13
@nancydrew5 Brava Nancy...I would not have known to describe it better...
valentinerome 5 months ago
@nancydrew5 exactly,you describe it brilliantly ...
TheMao21 1 month ago
Bruno Martino told me: I didn't composed a masterpiece with Estate, Joao did it.
but I love Chet and Shirley Horn amazing versions.
sergeiparadjanov 1 year ago
...Beautiful...
billylovesjazz 1 year ago
....class!
youlino 1 year ago
Simply no words to describe such magnificence. I wish I could have seen her live.
zane5153 1 year ago
this is the song that started my love affair with ms. horn. so simple, delicate, haunting and sublime. thank you so much for posting!!!
rybread325 1 year ago
this is my favorite shirley horn song . . and the video will not play :-(
rybread325 1 year ago
The Mistress of infinite Space
zezt 1 year ago 2
Shirley and Jobim. Match made in heaven. Thank you so much for sharing. What pure class.
k8nairne 1 year ago
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wimpers 1 year ago
@k8nairne : @k8nairne : true, Shirley and Jobim have a wonderful connection, but this song is not Jobim's.
Joao Gilberto made a beautiful cover of this Italian song (Estate means Summer in Italian), and Shirley had it translated in English. I agree totally on the pure class!
wimpers 1 year ago