Travelin' Light (Shirley Horn album)

Travelin' Light is a studio album by American jazz vocalist and pianist Shirley Horn, released in 1981 on the Audiophile label. The album features Horn's signature intimate vocal style and her distinctive piano playing, accompanied by bassist Charles Ables and drummer Steve Williams, who formed her long-standing rhythm section.

The album is notable for its selection of classic standards and lesser-known gems from the Great American Songbook. The track list often includes songs with themes of love, loss, and introspection, delivered with Horn's characteristic emotional depth and nuanced phrasing. Key features of the album often cited by critics include Horn's sparse arrangements, her ability to create a deeply personal connection with the listener, and her mastery of silence and space in her performance. The album is considered a significant entry in Shirley Horn's discography and exemplifies her unique approach to jazz vocal performance.