Amidst the plethora of labels servicing the needs of jazz fans, Blue Note has always stood out.
Musicians would often say that they played their best work with Blue Note, knowing that they would be treated with respect, with the freedom needed to be truly creative.
Horace Silver helped to define the label's classic soul jazz sound (although it was always broader than that), continually returning to Blue Note to craft all manner of intriguing work.
Sadly passing away earlier this week, the pianist's extensive legacy includes some of the most memorable standards in modern jazz – 'Song For My Father', 'Filthy McNasty' et al.
Noted jazz buff Gilles Peterson has sculpted a mix in honour of Silver's passing, and it's a remarkably dextrous selection. Perusing the pianist's full catalogue, the Worldwide honcho has delivered something which really seems to get to the essence of Horace Silver's work.
Check it out now.
Horace Silver – Senor Blues (Vocal Version)
Horace Silver – Doin’ The Thing Intro
The Horace Silver Quintet – The Baghdad Blues
The Horace Silver Quintet – Let’s Get To The Nitty Gritty
The Horace Silver Quintet – Song For My Father
Horace Silver – The Sophisticated Hippie
The Horace Silver Quintet – That Healin’ Feelin’
Horace Silver – In Pursuit Of The 27th Man
Horace Silver – Time And Effort
The Horace Silver Quintet & J.J. Johnson – The Cape Verdean Blues
The Horace Silver Quintet – Nica’s Dream
Horace Silver – Psychedelic Sally
Horace Silver – Togetherness
Horace Silver – The Gods Of The Yoruba
The Horace Silver Quintet – Ah! So
Horace Silver – I’ve Had A Little Talk
Horace Silver – The Outlaw
The Horace Silver Quintet – Tokyo Blues
The Horace Silver Quintet – The Jody Grind
Horace Silver – Ecaroh
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