Close Enough for Love
Shirley Horn · 1989
56 min · 13 tracks · jazz
Intimate jazz ballads unfold with Shirley Horn's sultry vocals, rich piano textures, and understated yet profound emotion.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews and showcased Horn's ability to reinterpret classic standards with a personal touch, contributing to the resurgence of interest in jazz during the late 1980s. It also received a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, highlighting its impact within the industry and cementing Horn's place among jazz greats.
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Close Enough for Love' marked Shirley Horn's return to the studio after a six-year hiatus. This album followed her critically acclaimed 'I Thought About You', solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in jazz. During this period, Horn was gaining recognition not just for her vocal prowess but also for her skillful piano playing, which added depth to her musical expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beautiful Friendship 3:48
- 2 I Got Lost in His Arms Standout 4:14
- 3 Baby, Baby All the Time 2:47
- 4 Close Enough for Love Standout 5:20
- 5 This Can't Be Love 2:54
- 6 I Wanna Be Loved 4:39
- 7 Come Fly With Me 4:20
- 8 Once I Loved Standout 7:00
- 9 But Beautiful 4:41
- 10 Get Out of Town 2:52
- 11 Memories of You 7:35
- 12 It Could Happen to You 2:57
- 13 So I Love You 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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