Softly
Shirley Horn · 1988
52 min · 9 tracks · jazz
Intimate and lush, Shirley Horn's vocals weave through soft jazz arrangements with poignant emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of quiet reflection
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- poignant emotional depth throughout
- for evening wind-down
Maybe skip if you want
- seeks upbeat, fast tempos
- prefers standalone track variety
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'Softly' marked Shirley Horn's return to the studio after a five-year hiatus since her previous album. By this time, Horn had already established herself as a respected figure in jazz, but this album showcased her mature artistry and vocal prowess at a critical point in her career, revitalizing her presence in the jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Since I Fell for You 7:19
- 2 You're My Thrill 4:26
- 3 How Long Has This Been Going On? 7:09
- 4 My, How the Time Goes By 5:15
- 5 Estate (Summer) 8:44
- 6 Forget Me 3:43
- 7 I Watch You Sleep 6:39
- 8 Softly, as I Leave You 3:03
- 9 Dindi 6:13
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