Horace Silver Quintet - Song For My Father

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• LE

  @leodogs5442 · 4 years ago (edited)

  My Horace Silver  moment came in the early 60's (my son, who in his own right was a natural reed player,  just read my post and said, "Pops, you fucked up, it was back in the 60's  not the 90's - which I initially typed) I was in high school living on West 100th street  and continously listened to his " Song for my Father" album which was recently released.  I had heard rumors that Horace lived nearby and one day as I was heading down on the elevator, it stops, I step back to make room for the the next rider and Mr. Silver walks in. After I regained my composure I began humming what else but, "Song for my Father". He twirls around with a huge smile and loud laugh and hugs me, almost lifting me off my feet. It may not have been memorable for Horace but to this day I cherish the connection.  RIP Mr. Horace Silver. And thank you to all those who appreciated that moment.

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• LU

  @LuminaPacifica · 12 years ago

  RIP Horace Silver. He was a dear friend for over 34 years and one of the most enlightened and gifted souls on this planet. This man and his music, that poured from the depth of his heart, deserve to be celebrated.

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• MA

  @Maxine-i4e · 5 months ago

  Who is still listening to this in 2026?

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• MO

  @moraxgabriel9925 · 5 years ago

  I heard this piece for the first time in the early 80s when I was 15 on a jazz music Radio program in Lagos Nigeria. It was dark in the room. I was alone lying in my bed. By the time it ended I had tears in my eyes. Everything about this piece is perfect. RIP Horace Silver

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• PA

  @pacrimco · 6 years ago

  One of the most significant jazz performances ever. It's difficult to accept that Denmark and other European countries were so far  more advanced in appreciating American jazz than the country where it originated.

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• OE

  @oecuemonster · 13 years ago

  Bill Hardman on trumpet...fantastic solo. Bill is so underrated. He deserves much more recognition.

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• AM

  @amir4r803 · 2 years ago

  Who is still listening to this swinging jam in 2024  ?

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• GE

  @geraldhenderson9845 · 4 months ago

  I am listening in 26!! Real music....

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• OD

  @OdinLimaye · 5 years ago (edited)

  Billy Cobham is tearing it up on the drums!  The whole quintet sounds absolutely amazing.

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• JE

  @JeffsLand · 6 years ago

  Stellar performance by the often under-celebrated Horace Silver with Bennie Maupin on tenor sax, Bill Hardman trumpet, Johnny Williams bass and Billy Cobham on drums. These old live performance videos are a treasure and very much appreciated.

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• TO

  @toddfromwork8931 · 11 years ago

  If musicians were compensated on skill alone, these men would be billionaires.

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• ST

  @SteveStalzle · 9 years ago

  Bennie Maupin on tenor sax. Bill Hardman trumpet, Johnny Williams bass and Billy Cobham drums.

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