Music Recommendation: Shirley Horn — “Day by Day”

BRUCE’S RECOMMENDATION OF BANDCAMP MUSIC

Music: “Day by Day”

Album: LEGENDS OF JAZZ (PART I ~ THE QUEENS OF JAZZ VOCAL)

Artist: Shirley Horn

Record Company: Moochin’ About

Record Company Location: England, UK

Info:

“Celebrating the achievements of 15 FEMALE JAZZ SINGERS of the 20th century: Carmen McRae, Betty Carter, Anita O’Day, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Shirley Bassey, Sarah Vaughan, Blossom Dearie, Helen Merrill, Abbey Lincoln, Dinah Washington, Nancy Wilson, Shirley Horn and Nina Simone.”

“The title says it all. This nostalgic collection looks at how female jazz singers were able to use their virtuosity and poise to transcend their turbulent times. A celebration of resilient womanhood.”

“Launched 2011 by Producer & DJ Jason Lee Lazell, the world/jazz buyer for the biggest record store in Europe, Tower Records, Piccadilly Circus, after 15 years as manager at Discovery Records — one of the biggest distributors for Jazz, world & music. The critically acclaimed label has gained admiration from Cerys Matthews, Huey Morgan, Giles Peterson, Jamie Cullum, Stuart Marcone, Johnny Trunk, Robert Elms.”