20. Shirley Horn Singer-pianist Shirley Horn never attained the fame of other jazz singers like Billie Holiday orElla Fitzgeraldbut, over the course of several decades, became one of the most respected artists of her generation and a firm favourite within the industry. She reportedly practiced ho...
10. Shirley Horn Whilst singer-pianist Shirley Horn may not have reached the levels of fame associated with female vocalists likeElla FitzgeraldorBillie Holiday, she became one of the most respected artists of her generation over the course of several decades. A true ‘singers singer’, she alle...
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Shirley Horn said most of the songs she performed were ones she grew up with. She said her family loved music and there was always music by the greatest singers and bands playing in her home. Horn said she lived for music. She said it was like food and water to her. Shirley Horn stu...