title: The Garden of the Blues
text: # 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
  