Shirley Horn
American singer
Shirley Valerie Horn (May 1, 1934 – October 20, 2005) was an American jazz musician, pianist and singer.[1] She collaborated with many jazz greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Carmen MacRae and Wynton Marsalis.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shirley Valerie Horn |
| Born | May 1, 1934 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2005 (aged 71) |
| Genres | Jazz, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1959–2004 |
| Labels | Stere-o-craft (1960) Mercury (1963) ABC-Paramount (1965) Perception (1972) SteepleChase (1978-81) CBS (1985) Verve (1987-2005) |
Horn was nominated for nine Grammy Awards. She won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance.
Horn was born in Washington, D.C.. She died from breast cancer and diabetes.[2]
References change
- ↑ "Shirley Horn". All Music. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ↑ "Mesmerizing Jazz Singer and Pianist". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
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