SHIRLEY HORN – SOFTLY DOUBLE-DISC 45 rpm VINYL

Label: 2xHD, 1987

+ Charles Ables, Steve Williams
*** Gatefold Cover

AAA Audiophile 200g 45 rpm double L.P.

2xHD mastering on Nagra Equipment by René Laflamme

Duplication from the analog master!

Cut all analog at Bernie Grundman Mastering on tube cutting equipment.

This is an exceptional recording of a remarkable interpretation.  Shirley Horn’s performance here is more introspective and emotionally intense than anything she has recorded before. 

"Softly" from 1988 is considered one of the most profound and emotional albums by jazz pianist and singer Shirley Horn. Together with Charles Ables on bass and Steve Williams on drums, she immersed herself in intense recording sessions that lasted until dawn in a living room atmosphere at Mapleshade Studios in Maryland. The intimacy comes through intensely in this audiophile re-release; it's okay to feel along and relax. A remarkable pearl of jazz piano!

LP
1 You’re My Thrill
2 DindiDindi
3 Forget MeForget Me
4 Summer (Estate)
5 Softly, As I Leave YouSoftly, As I Leave You

1 How Long Has This Been Going On?
2 My, How The Time Goes ByMy, How The Time Goes By
3 Since I Fell For You
4 I Watch You SleepI Watch You Sleep