One of the most expressive voices in jazz history, the amazing Lena Horne made her mark in the jazz world not only as a vocalist of the highest order, but as an actress who broke the color barrier, a civil rights activist and as an ambassador of good will throughout the world. With a career that spanned over 75 years, Lena remained the quintessential American jazz singer. Presented here is some of her finest work doing what she did best - making the time honored jazz standards her own. All selections newly remastered.
One of the most expressive voices in jazz history, the amazing Lena Horne made her mark in the jazz world not only as a vocalist of the highest order, but as an actress who broke the color barrier, a civil rights activist and as an ambassador of good will throughout the world. With a career that spanned over 75 years, Lena remained the quintessential American jazz singer. Presented here is some of her finest work doing what she did best - making the time honored jazz standards her own. All selections newly remastered.