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Mutual Admiration
Shirley Horn (1934–2005) was revered by singers all over the world, yet she spent nearly her entire life living in Washington, D.C., with her family as her first priority. In a holograph letter, fellow singer Johnny Mathis writes about his admiration upon hearing her recording "Here's To Life." Miles Davis was a mentor and lifelong friend of Horn's, as well as a champion of her music from the early 1960s. Davis made a rare appearance as a sideman on her 1991 album You Won't Forget Me, from which this photo was taken.
Shirley Horn with Miles Davis, ca. 1991. Photograph. Shirley Horn Collection. |