Released 30 years ago
The Main Ingredient
Shirley Horn · 1996
53 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A lush tapestry of jazz-infused ballads showcasing Horn's intimate vocal style and emotive piano work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate late-night listening
- emotional vocal storytelling
- smooth, relaxing background ambiance
- thoughtful reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Main Ingredient' was released in 1996, Shirley Horn had established herself as a prominent jazz vocalist after her breakthrough album 'I Remember Miles' in 1990. This release came during a period of renewed recognition for Horn, who had spent years performing primarily in small clubs before gaining wider acclaim and commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blues for Sarge 4:17
- 2 The Look of Love 5:24
- 3 Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now 3:50
- 4 The Meaning of the Blues 7:57
- 5 Here’s Looking at You! 3:28
- 6 You Go to My Head 9:11
- 7 Fever 4:45
- 8 Come In From the Rain 4:53
- 9 Peel Me a Grape 2:58
- 10 All or Nothing at All 7:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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