Horace Silver
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: September 2, 1928 in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
- Died: June 18, 2014 in New Rochelle, New York, United States
Biography
As a primary architect of the hard bop style, pianist and composer Horace Silver shaped the sound of modern jazz in the 1950s and '60s. His compositions merged blues, gospel, and Cape Verdean folk music with a sophisticated harmonic sense and infectious rhythmic drive. After co-founding the legendary Jazz Messengers with *Art Blakey* for #Blue Note# Records, he formed his own influential quintet, a definitive vehicle for his percussive piano style and tightly arranged compositions. Silver's work, including the iconic album 'Song for My Father', established a new standard for the small group format and his accessible, melody-focused writing produced enduring jazz standards, defining a populist but innovative approach.
Genres
Horace Silver Discography
- Horace Silver and Spotlight on Drums: Art Blakey - Sabu (1957) - Compilation - rated 3.9/5
- Blowin' the Blues Away (1959) - Album - rated 4.1/5
- The Tokyo Blues (1962) - Album - rated 4.2/5
- Song for My Father (1965) - Album - rated 4.75/5
- Serenade To A Soul Sister (1968) - Album - rated 4.06/5
- In Pursuit of the 27th Man (1973) - Album - rated 3.84/5