The Garden of the Blues is a live album by jazz vocalist/pianist Shirley Horn, performing the compositions of Curtis Lewis, which was recorded in Florida in 1984 and released on the Danish SteepleChase label.SteepleChase Productions ApS, accessed July 25, 2017Jazzlists: SteepleChase Records discography, accessed July 25, 2017Fitzgerald, M. Shirley Horn Discography, accessed July 25, 2017
Reception
In his review for AllMusic, Ken Dryden commented: "Horn is in top form throughout the concert, with her soft, thoughtful vocals accompanied by her sensitive and sometimes swinging piano".
Track listing All compositions by Curtis Lewis except where noted Introduction – 0:24 "He's Gone Again" (Curtis Lewis, Curley Hamner, Gladys Hampton) – 6:10 "Old Country" (Lewis, Nat Adderley) – 4:59 "Roaming Lover" – 5:19 "The Garden of the Blues Suite: Blue City" – 5:48 "The Garden of the Blues Suite: What Would a Woman Do?" – 4:48 "The Garden of the Blues Suite: He Never Mentioned Love" – 6:57 "The Garden of the Blues Suite: The Great City" – 3:56
Personnel Shirley Horn – vocals, piano Charles Ables – electric bass Steve Williams – drums
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