Jazz diva Shirley Horn dies at 71

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Legendary singer and pianist
Shirley Horn, known for her deliberately slow renditions of jazz standards, has died at 71 in the Washington area, a member of her entourage said.

Horn died Thursday at 10:30 pm, according to Warren Shadd, a member of her family and former drummer in her band.

Horn had used a wheelchair for several years after the amputation of a foot because of diabetes. She also had breast cancer.

"I speak like I sing. I've always been a little slow, my friends laugh at that," Horn said in an interview with the US National Public Radio in September 2002.

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[Blue-Jay]

1. damn it.

I loved her voice. :(

[GOPisEvil]

2. Aw, man!!!

How sad! RIP Ms. Horn.

[progmom]

3. i've got some shirley horn planned for my show tomorrow

:(

[GreenPartyVoter]

7. That will be a nice tribute to her. :^)

[tishaLA]

4. Terrible news!

Ms. Horne was subtle, sly singer and a magical pianist. Damn.

Miles Davis loved her for her ability to use silence (and he was right). Carmen loved her for her sense of swing (and she was right, too).

[southlandshari]

5. Another beautiful soul moves on.

:grouphug:

[Gregorian]

6. A great loss.

Somewhere in another part of this universe, she sings tonight. Maybe Miles or Art Blakey is there.

I get so sad to see that era fading away.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

8. Awww..I loved her

[bliss_eternal]

9. Just saw this on tv--I'm so sad...

First Buckwheat and now Shirley Horn...

:(

Such a wonderful voice, a good lady too.