Shirley Horn

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Shirley Horn
Horn in 1981
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)

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.

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 | change source]

  1. "Shirley Horn". All Music. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  2. "Mesmerizing Jazz Singer and Pianist". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 10, 2021.