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"Shirley Horn, Jazz Singer and Pianist, Is Dead at 71"

Shirley Horn, a jazz singer and pianist who drew audiences close with a powerfully confidential, vibratoless delivery, died yesterday at a nursing home in Cheverly, Md. She was 71.

"Shirley Horn, Jazz Singer and Pianist, Is Dead at 71," by Ben Ratliff, New York Times, October 22, 2005

I last saw and heard Shirley Horn perform in Paris ... how sad to read about her passing ... here's to life ... we will miss her ...

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post by Peter

Posted October 22, 2005 12:56 PM  ·  Permalink   ·  Music



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just hacking away at work today, and we're covering this story. hope you're staying dry today!

Posted by: Mona at October 22, 2005 02:32 PM

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