Shirley Horn - Garden of the Blues

Title: Garden of the Blues Artist: Shirley Horn Release Date: 11/16/1984 Re-Released On: 7/29/1994 Label: Steeplechase Duration: 36:36 UPCs: 716043120321, 723721865221 Genre: Vocal Music Styles: Mainstream Jazz, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz Moods: Stylish, Elegant, Intimate, Passionate, Poignant, Romantic, Sensual, Sentimental, Refined/Mannered, Reserved, Sophisticated, Amiable/Good-Natured, Gentle, Laid-Back/Mellow, Soothing, Sweet Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Introduction
2. He's Gone Again
3. Old Country
4. Roaming Lover
5. The Garden of the Blues Suite: Blue City
6. The Garden of the Blues Suite: What Would a Woman Do?
7. The Garden of the Blues Suite: He Never Mentioned Love
8. The Garden of the Blues Suite: The Great City

Year Type Label Catalog # 1994 CD Steeplechase 31203

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Shirley Horn covers several works by composer Curtis Lewis (who passed away prematurely at the age of 51 in 1969) in this 1984 trio concert at Florida Memorial College. Horn, who was introduced to Lewis by her manager, John Levy, during her debut recording session in 1960, recorded several of his works over her career, including "All Night Long," but the bittersweet nature of many of the songs heard in this performance is carried off beautifully by the singing pianist, particularly "He's Gone Again." The last four tracks comprising Lewis' "The Garden of the Blues Suite" are part narrative and part song, including the well-known composition "The Great City." Horn is in top form throughout the concert, with her soft, thoughtful vocals accompanied by her sensitive and sometimes swinging piano. Bassist Charles Ables and drummer Steve Williams provide terrific support as needed, though they sometimes lay out for a significant spell. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

Name Credits Charles Able Bass Charles Ables Bass David Glasser Engineer JøRgen Frigard Liner Notes Nils Winther Photography, Producer Per Grunnet Design Shirley Horn Vocals, Piano Steve "Syco Steve" Williams Percussion Steve Williams Drums, Percussion