Shirley Horn - Softly

200-gram 45 RPM double LP

2xHD mastering on Nagra Equipment by René Laflamme

Duplication from the analog master tape

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

Awarded "Best Audiophile Record" by the Rocky Mountain International HiFi Press Awards!

The reflective mood of this album captures the late-night intimacy of the recording sessions. Shirley Horn's performances here, surrounded by devoted friends, protected from the time-is-money anxiety and clinical ambiance of commercial recording studios, is more introspective and emotionally intense than anything she has recorded before.

The lady is really amazingly on target with her approach to every tune she had chosen to perform. Seldom will a recording session yield only indispensable tracks. This Shirley Horn studio visit did. The recording is so remarkable, the sheer beauty of her sound will sweep you away.

Side A

You're My Thrill

Dindi

Forget Me

Side B

Summer (Estate)

Softly, As I Leave You

Side C

How Long Has This Been Going On?

My, How The Time Goes By

Side D

Since I fell For You

I Watch You Sleep

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