Released 10 years ago
Live at the 4 Queens
Shirley Horn · 2016
52 min · 9 tracks · jazz
Intimate jazz textures intertwine with Horn's velvety vocals, creating a serene atmosphere that invites deep contemplation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Meditation (Meditação) — This track highlights Horn's ability to merge lyrical beauty with intricate harmonies, creating a meditative soundscape that showcases her vocal control and emotional range.
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The Boy from Ipanema — Horn's rendition breathes new life into this classic, emphasizing the song's longing through her nuanced phrasing and subtle rhythmic variations.
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Just for a Thrill — This performance captures Horn's expressive storytelling, allowing listeners to feel the weight of nostalgia and yearning embedded within the lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments for quiet reflection
- serene atmosphere for deep contemplation
- velvety vocals inviting emotional connection
- for late-night listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat dance tracks
- prefer short, energetic bursts
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 16, 2016, 'Live at the 4 Queens' is one of the last recordings by Shirley Horn before her passing in 2005. This album captures her signature blend of jazz and storytelling during a time when she was celebrated for her rich interpretations and intimate performances. It reflects her enduring legacy as a key figure in American jazz music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Billie Holiday· Nina Simone· Cassandra Wilson
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To
The moment shifts from reminiscing about love to imagining future tenderness, creating a contrast that deepens the emotional impact.
This structural choice amplifies the sense of longing by juxtaposing past memories with hopeful aspirations, enriching the song's narrative depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hi‐Fly 6:31
- 2 You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To 4:03
- 3 Meditation (Meditação) 9:12
- 4 The Boy from Ipanema 5:27
- 5 Isn’t It Romantic 10:14
- 6 Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be?) 5:29
- 7 Something Happens to Me 3:24
- 8 Just for a Thrill 5:11
- 9 Blues for Big Scotia 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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