About this episode
You can’t deliver a performance like Shirley Horn’s “Here’s to Life” unless you’ve lived a little – or a lot. It’s an album only an artist with decades of love, loss, and resilience could create. In this episode, we break down Horn’s unmatched ability to accompany herself, the elegance of Johnny Mandel’s string arrangements, and the quiet confidence that defines every track. Whether you’re discovering Shirley Horn for the first time or revisiting a favorite, this episode will leave you hearing her – and your own life – a little differently.
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You’ll hear:
- Horn’s piano-first vocal approach
- How Miles Davis helped spark her third act
- The brilliance of Johnny Mandel’s orchestrations
- Peter and Adam's tips for arranging for vocalists
- Why this album is 90's jazz at its finest
- and more!
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