Shirley Horn

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.

Shirley Horn
Shirley Horn (1981).jpg
Horn in 1981
Background information
Birth nameShirley Valerie Horn
Born(1934-05-01)May 1, 1934
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedOctober 20, 2005(2005-10-20) (aged 71)
GenresJazz, blues
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active1959–2004
LabelsStere-o-craft (1960)
Mercury (1963)
ABC-Paramount (1965)
Perception (1972)
SteepleChase (1978-81)
CBS (1985)
Verve (1987-2005)
Associated actsMiles Davis
Charles Ables
Steve Williams

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

  1. "Shirley Horn". All Music. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  2. Mesmerizing Jazz Singer and Pianist. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/21/AR2005102101624.html. Retrieved January 10, 2021.