The Garden of the Blues
# The Garden of the Blues

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.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

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
