I Love You, Paris cover

I Love You, Paris

Shirley Horn

74 min · 11 tracks · jazz

Shirley Horn's lush vocals entwine with intimate piano arrangements, creating a nostalgic and evocative jazz experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • intimate evening relaxation vibes
  • nostalgic, reflective moods
  • slow, emotional storytelling
  • gentle background ambiance

Where this album fits

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 3:12
  • 3 He Was Too Good to Me 4:50
  • 4 Do It Again 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 12:53
  • 11 That Old Devil Called Love 7:32

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