Horace Silver Quintet, The - Horace-Scope [180G/ Ltd Ed/ Euro Import]

Released in 1960, this album by the Horace Silver Quintet is a cornerstone of hard bop. Horace Silver on piano is accompanied by Blue Mitchell on trumpet and Junior Cook on tenor saxophone. The album stands out for its original compositions and sophisticated arrangements, with tracks like “Strollin’” and “Where You At.” The group’s dynamics and brilliant improvisations make it a jazz essential.

The Horace Silver Quintet
Blue Mitchell : trumpet
Junior Cook : tenor sax
Horace Silver : piano
Gene Taylor : bass
Roy Brooks : drums

A1        Strollin'
A2        Where You At?
A3        Without You
A4        Horace-Scope

B1        Yeah!
B2        Me And My Baby
B3        Nica's Dream