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Shirley Horn

Acclaimed jazz singer and pianist who began recording in the 1960s and enjoyed a critical and popular breakthrough in the '80s.
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Album Highlights

  • Violets for Your Furs
    Shirley Horn
    Violets for Your Furs
  • But Beautiful: The Best of Shirley Horn
    Shirley Horn
    But Beautiful: The Best …
  • You Won't Forget Me
    Shirley Horn
    You Won't Forget Me
  • I Thought About You
    Shirley Horn
    I Thought About You
  • Close Enough for Love
    Shirley Horn
    Close Enough for Love
  • You're My Thrill
    Shirley Horn
    You're My Thrill
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Artists Themes

  • New Love
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Shirley Horn

Shirley Horn - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2000s

Born

May 1, 1934 in Washington, D.C.

Died

October 20, 2005 in Cheverly, MD

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Vocal Jazz Mainstream Jazz Standards
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