Shirley Horn: You're My Thrill

Robin Lickel

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Published: March 1, 2001

It's always a thrill when Shirley Horn releases a new album. She's the kind of living legend that you would and should make every effort to see perform live. Imagine being a jazz fan when Louis Armstrong was alive and touring.

Horn has said in interviews that she tries to paint a picture in her songs. Her jazz is a water-color painting of flowing brushstrokes. She stylizes her arrangements with long, lazy notes and rests and wanders through the path at her own speed. As if, perhaps, she's savoring it.

The piece de resistance of the album is "Solitary Moon," a lush, dreamlike five-minute track. Her cover of "The Best is Yet to Come," is loungy, not quite as sexified as Sinatra's version. Her swingy version of "Why Don't You Do Right" is a fun Ellingtonian romp.

If you're not familiar with Horn's music, she's a must-have for her artistry. If you're already a die-hard fan, pick up this album for your collection.

Track Listing: 1. You're My Thrill, 2. The Best is Yet to Come, 3. Solitary Moon, 4. Sharing the Night with the Blues, 5. I Get Lost in His Arms, 6. The Rules of the Road, 7. My Heart Stood Still, 8. You'd Better Love Me (While You May), 9. The Very Thought of You, 10. Why Don't You Do Right, 11. All Night Long

Personnel: Shirley Horn - piano, vocals; Charles Ables - bass; Steve Williams - percussion; Special Guests: Alan Broadbent - piano; Brian Bromberg - bass; Dorival Caymmi; Chuck Domanico - bass; Russell Malone - guitar; Carol Saunders - trumpet solo.

Record Label: Verve Music Group
Style: Vocal