Shirley Horn was an accomplished pianist who happened to sing extremely well infinitely superior to almost all of the many so-called jazz singers who were much better known than she was. Shirley Horn sang like Shirley Horn and no one else. There are no mannerisms borrowed from other singers, no phony funk or resorting to cliché. Her control of vibrato was enough to make her exceptional, but her approach to a pretty song was a mature one. As one of the most pleasing and most musical singers in the business: she embraced the melody, without strain or fuss and her singing was unpretentious and full of grace. This CD set presents her first album, Embers and Ashes, a gem that, considering her eminent reputation and a host of admirers including Miles Davis, remained incomprehensibly forgotten after its release in 1960, and another outstanding album she recorded years later under the title Where Are You Going. Both deserve to be reissued for the benefit of all her fans.
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Shirley Horn's First Album Reissued and Released on CD!
Rejoice, fans of Shirley Horn! "Embers and Ashes," her first recording from 1960 coupled with "Where Are You Going?" from 1972 is finally released on CD as a strictly Shirley Horn item and not coupled with a bizarre Louis Armstrong reissue in the same package. "Where Are You Going," makes up the second part of this release. The sound and remastering are perfection. This is a MUST for all Shirley Horn fans!
S**R
GOOD
THIS ARTIST IS OFF THE CHAIN WITH HIS WORK. I WILL PURCHASE ANYTHING HE PUTS OUT THERE.. YOU CANNOT MISS WITH HIS STUFF,
A**R
Good recording
Its not the best
M**R
Shirley Horn Embers and Ashes
Shirley Horn is one of the finest musicians who ever performed. It is tragic that she has not been more widely appreciated.
H**G
Five Stars
Excellence
A**R
At last
At last. Shirley Horn's great album, the one that caught Miles' attention, "Embers and Ashes - Songs of Lost Love" is back on CD (This always was the title and subtitle). The voice is already intact, and more youthful than the 80s and 90s recordings but already wise. the piano playing is already swinging. And the pace is already at that wonderful dead slow on some tracks. Get it while you can. "He Never Mentioned Love" is worth the price of admission in itself.
B**R
Shirley Horn
Heard Shirley Horn on a music streaming site and just had to hear more. Not dissapointed, the more of her music I hear the better I like her. This is her first album from 1960 and what a revelation! Wonderful laid back performance, singing x playing. If you like quality jazz try this one. You will not be dissapointed.
M**R
Five Stars
good CD's
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