Born September 2, 1928, Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silva - later to be known as Horace Silver - was among the most accomplished American jazz pianists and composers of all time; coming out of the hard bop school of jazz, Silver was known for his distinctive playing style and pioneering compositional contributions to the form. Influenced by a wide range of musical styles, notably gospel, African music, and Latin American, Silver also later ventured into the soul-jazz genre. This 4CD collection features Horace Silver's eight finest Blue Note albums, made between 1952 and 1963, the first, and many would say most productive and challenging, decade of this masterful composer, performer and musician's career. Despite living a long and hugely influential life, Horace Silver sadly passed away on June 18th 2014, albeit at the age of 85 and of natural causes, having generally enjoyed good health until his final hour. This compilation serves as both an ideal starting point for those new to Horace Silver's music, and as a perfect reminder for those already familiar.

Tracklist:

Room 608
Creepin' in
Stop Time
To Whom It May Concern
Hippy
The Preacher
Hankerin'
Doodlin'
Cool Eyes
Shirl
Camouflage
Enchantment
SeÃ±or Blues
Virgo
For Heaven's Sake
No Smokin'
The Back Beat
Soulville
Home Cookin'
Metamorphosis
My One and Only Love
Finger Poppin'
Juicy Lucy
Swingin' the Samba
Sweet Stuff
Cookin' at the Continental
Come on Home
You Happened My Way
Mellow D
Blowin' the Blues Away
The St. Vitus Dance
Break City
Peace
Sister Sadie
The Baghdad Blues
Melancholy Mood
Filthy McNasty
Doin' the Thing
Kiss Me Right
The Gringo
Cool Eyes (Theme)
Too Much Sake
Sayonara Blues
The Tokyo Blues
Cherry Blossom
Ah! So
Silver's Serenade
Let's Get to the Nitty Gritty
Sweet Sweetie Dee
The Dragon Lady
Nineteen Bars

UPC: 823564036205
Label: Enlightenment
Release Date: 6.9.23
Format: CD

Horace Silver - Classic Blue Note Collection (CD)