Horace Silver

[Connemara]

Horace Silver appreciation threak. He set the bar for hard bop piano and IMO is one of the most original and creative composers. Up there with Thelonious. I think he is one of the few greats to record his own music almost exclusively. 1.) "Filthy McNasty," one of his greatest tracks (from Doin' the Thing: Live at the Village Gate) and probably my favorite. 2.) "Cape Verdean Blues," with J.J. Johnson, who played the trombone like NO ONE else. 3.) "Sister Sadie" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXGzt...eature=related 4.) "Nutville," perhaps his best work. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfRSO...eature=related 5.) "Senor Blues," so slick. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRdlv...eature=related 6.) "Song for My Father." Recognize that bass riff? Yes, it was the inspiration for Steely Dan's "Rikki Don't Lose that Number."

 

[watsonlew]

The excellent way to put it! I am liking the fact that much consideration to soloists is an integral part of his songwriting, literally balancing their role with that of the piano. Besides, Silver's pieces contain a quantity of the most pretty brass sections and solos I have ever heard.

 

[Connemara]

Man I cannot get enough of Horace lately. Prolific composer. His playing style kind of reminds me of McCoy Tyner's.