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Horace Silver - Definition and Overview

Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silver (born September 2, 1928) is a famous jazz pianist and composer. He is known for his distinctive humorous and funky playing style, and for his pioneering contributions to hard bop. Silver was influenced by a wide range of musical styles, notably gospel music, African music, and Latin American music.

Selected Compositions

  • Doodlin'
  • Nica's Dream
  • Opus de Funk
  • The Preacher
  • Safari
  • Senor Blues
  • Sister Sadie
  • Song For My Father
  • Walkin'

Quotations

"What is jazz music but another language?"

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