Embers and Ashes

Embers and Ashes is the debut studio album by jazz vocalist and pianist Shirley Horn, released in 1960 by Stere-O-Craft Records.

In the same year, the album fell into the hands of trumpeter Miles Davis, who invited Horn to perform with him at the Village Vanguard jazz club, setting the club's management a condition: either he would perform with Horn, or he would not at all. After the performance, Horn was noticed and offered to sign a contract by representatives of Mercury Records.

Personnel

 * Shirley Horn – vocals
 * Joe Benjamin – double bass
 * Lewis Packer
 * Herbie Lovelle – drums
 * Harry T. "Stump" Saunders