90's Jazz At Its Finest

You can’t deliver a performance like Shirley Horn’s “Here’s to Life” unless you’ve lived a little – or a lot. It’s an album only an artist with decades of love, loss, and resilience could create. In this episode, we break down Horn’s unmatched ability to accompany herself, the elegance of Johnny Mandel’s string arrangements, and the quiet confidence that defines every track. Whether you’re discovering Shirley Horn for the first time or revisiting a favorite, this episode will leave you hearing her – and your own life – a little differently.

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0:00 - Intro: “Here’s to…”
3:05 - Shirley Horn’s Piano-First Approach
10:37 - Miles Davis & Shirley’s Incredible Third Act
16:45 - From Hiatus to “Here’s to Life”
24:11 - Johnny Mandel’s String Arranging
30:54 - “Come A Little Closer / Wild is the Wind ”
38:39 - How Am I To Know, A Time for Love & Wynton Marsalis
44:30 - “Return to Paradise” & The Art of Arranging
50:42 - Two More Tracks & Eurojazz Inspiration
56:10 - Desert Island Tracks & Apex Moments
1:01:00 - Bespoke Playlist Titles, Quibbles & More
1:08:45 - Bring back the GALA?
1:11:10 - Outro: “Here’s to Life”

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