I Love You, Paris
74 min · 11 tracks · jazz
Shirley Horn's lush vocals entwine with intimate piano arrangements, creating a nostalgic and evocative jazz experience.
Why this album works
'I Love You, Paris' received critical acclaim and contributed to Horn winning the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for her song 'A Song for You'. The album's unique arrangements and heartfelt delivery resonated widely, influencing both established and emerging jazz artists by emphasizing the storytelling aspect of vocal jazz.
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'I Love You, Paris' came during a period of renewed recognition for Shirley Horn after her Grammy win for 'Best Jazz Vocal Album' in 1998. This album marked her first collaboration with the Verve label and showcased her ability to reinterpret classic standards with a fresh, emotional depth. It solidified her status as a leading voice in jazz well into her later career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wouldn’t It Be Loverly? 6:22
- 2 Just in Time Standout 3:12
- 3 He Was Too Good to Me 4:50
- 4 Do It Again Standout 8:16
- 5 Old Country 5:36
- 6 It’s Easy to Remember 6:38
- 7 All Through the Night 2:31
- 8 L.A. Break Down 6:47
- 9 I Loves You Porgy / Here Comes de Honey Man 9:44
- 10 A Song for You / Goodbye Standout 12:53
- 11 That Old Devil Called Love 7:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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