Happy birthday to Horace Silver, born on this day in 1928 — one of the true architects of hard bop. A master pianist, composer, and bandleader, Silver fused blues, gospel, Latin rhythms, and funk into jazz, creating a sound that was earthy, soulful, and instantly recognizable. With classics like Song for My Father, The Preacher, and Señor Blues, he shaped the music of the 1950s and 60s and mentored countless players through his influential quintets.
@SVG__Collection Opening riff sounds like Ricki Don’t Lose That Number. I’ll have to check in with Mr. Fagen.
@SVG__Collection He poured all of his soul into his tunes.
10 Years. Many Trading Stories. Start writing yours today!
@SVG__Collection Jazz legend forever
@SVG__Collection His "with voices" albums were especially nice and great jazz "icebreakers."
@SVG__Collection with randy brecker, bennie maupin, billy cobham
