After a steady climb, Shirley Horn reached a pinnacle of artistry within a very short time - a superior ballad singer and a talented pianist, Shirley Horn put off potential success until finally becoming a major attraction while in her 50s. Nonetheless, Here"s To Life demonstrates a musical maturity that rivals the other ladies of jazz like Ella and Billie. Her deceptively economical vocal style is most effectively accompanied by lush orchestral arrangements that complement her minimalist ways and capture the romanticism that she keeps hidden within. Shirley and orchestra craft a captivating musical journey - one that surely justifies her reputation as a major artist. Хорн Ширли