What makes Here's to Life by Shirley Horn notable?

'Here's to Life' received widespread critical acclaim and showcased Horn's ability to interpret jazz standards with emotional depth. The album features her signature blend of jazz and pop influences and helped solidify her presence within the jazz community, leading to numerous performances at prestigious venues. Released in 1992, 'Here's to Life' was Shirley Horn's first album after signing with Verve Records, a move that marked a significant step in her career resurgence. At this point, she had garnered critical acclaim but remained less commercially visible compared to her peers, making this album a pivotal moment for her artistic recognition.

Who is Here's to Life for?

Here's to Life works well if you're into intimate late-night reflections, emotional storytelling journeys and slow, contemplative listening sessions.

How many songs are on Here's to Life?

Here's to Life has 11 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.

Here's to Life

Shirley Horn · 1992

62 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A lush tapestry of jazz standards woven with Shirley Horn's intimate vocals and nuanced piano stylings.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

intimate late-night reflections
emotional storytelling journeys
slow, contemplative listening sessions
soothing background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1992, 'Here's to Life' was Shirley Horn's first album after signing with Verve Records, a move that marked a significant step in her career resurgence. At this point, she had garnered critical acclaim but remained less commercially visible compared to her peers, making this album a pivotal moment for her artistic recognition.
Stylistic neighbors: Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Here's to Life 5:37
2 Come a Little Closer / Wild Is the Wind 7:27
3 How Am I to Know? 3:23
4 A Time for Love 6:45
5 Where Do You Start? 4:36
6 You're Nearer 3:32
7 Return to Paradise 5:09
8 Isn't It a Pity? 5:47
9 Quietly There 6:09
10 If You Love Me 6:02
11 Summer (Estate) 7:38

What to play next

Listen next

Light Out of Darkness

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Go back to

You Won't Forget Me

1991

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