Shirley Horn - Loads of Love/Shirley Horn with Horns

Two of pianist/vocalist Shirley Horn's rarest (and earliest) recordings are reissued in full on this single CD. Actually, Horn does not play piano at all, sticking exclusively to vocals, and she had less control over the interpretations (being persuaded to sing some songs at faster-than-usual tempos) than she would later on. The arrangements for the big bands that back Horn were written by Jimmy Jones and Quincy Jones and, although the overall music is enjoyable, Horn would have much preferred to be the pianist behind her own vocals. Since she would only record two other albums during the next 15 years (sticking to playing locally in the Washington, D.C., area while raising her daughter), this CD gives one a valuable look at the early Shirley Horn; her distinctive vocal style was already nearly fully formed. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Gene Orloff Violin Hank Jones Piano Joel E. Siegel Liner Notes John Levy Producer Kenny Burrell Guitar Milt Hinton Bass Osie Johnson Drums Paul Ramey Compilation Producer Phil Schaap Research Quincy Jones Producer Richard Seidel Compilation Producer, CD Preparation, ? Shirley Horn Vocals Tom "Curly" Ruff Remastering, Digital Remastering