Mr. Silver was a genius. I'm watching him at that piano like a mad scientist in the coolest sense of the phrase. I saw him in 1970, when l was a very young adult and did not notice what l was witnessing, just grooving to his music but now I SEE 👀 🔥 🔥
Where has all this great music now gone? It's nothing short of a tragedy that youngsters are no longer exposed to such musical genius. I find that Blue Mitchell seems similar in style to Clifford Brown. Great stuff!
I think its all in the presentation and the delivery. The real tragedy is the lack of students picking up and mastering an instrument. Its so much easier to appreciate the genre when you're a player.
I went down to the Basin St West I SF in maybe 1971 to see Silver, but I had the wrong date. I ended up seeing Mose Allison, Horace was there the day before. Did get to see Blue a few years later. Love Lonely Woman, and Pretty Eyes.
Great Silver tune. After hearing "Song for Dad" for the thousandth time, it's easy to overlook Horace's special genius for composing and arranging for 5 pieces. On an early Blakey side (on Columbia) he makes Donald Byrd and Hank Mobley sound like a big band on his ambitious "Ecaroh" (also, from the same album, "Nica's Dream"). Junior never played a more perfect solo than the one he constructs on Silver's "Strollin'" (from "Horace-Scope" on Blue Note). His last album ("You Leave Me Breathless"), recorded in Europe, was all heart and courage by the tenor man (ailing with cancer). But he didn't get many chances and certainly wasn't about to waste this one.
Some might say Junior Cook is understated, perhaps, OR perhaps there's power and authority in being so. Dizzy said that playing jazz, in part, is knowing what notes to leave out, which is at the very least a thought provoking notion. Blue Mitchell and Junior Cook are American Jazz Classics.
More than any other jazz artist Horace Silver embodied the Hard Bop era. At least that is my considered opinion. Fortunately for me I got to see him play and have a brief chat in 1969. To me he seemed both reserved and cerebral. He put on a great show too.
Great ensemble; skillful musicians, each of them. Like European Classical Music, American Classical Music has its self-chosen audience of acceptability and appreciation, doesn't it?
Note: as said below: "The Dutch think it's rude to interact with musicians while they are performing. They're probably digging the music as much as anyone, but they are so damned reserved. You get used to it if you have to make your living performing there, but it takes a bit of getting used to."
Doom, you're right. It is important to understand the story of Jazz -and give the proper credits to the musicians involved- And this attitude mark the difference between the occasional listener and the real jazz (and musici) lover.
I think the thumbs down came from the audience, which was before they integrated audiences. It's a pisser, but that doesn't diminish the music. I recall in the 60s, when I lived in Chicago, artists would play at segregated spots then after the show would visit the black clubs and play until sunset. That's where a lot of jazz got the reputation for being late-night. Musicians played their best music after midnight in black clubs.
Love this recording, but also amused by the digitization of a hilariously low frame rate. Loius Haze drum solo; like buttah, he could do it in his sleep! :)
Wikipedia: "Between 1955 and 1980, Silver made more than twenty records .... Silver's bands often featured the trumpeter Blue Mitchell and tenor saxophonist Junior Cook" Doesn't sound like any breakup occurred, at least not in '65
A reasonable question...I would say 1958 is correct. Because the tune was recorded in 1956 on the album "6 Pieces of Silver" and by 1965 Joe Henderson was playing tenor in the band.
Cool Eyes was released on 6 Pieces Of Silver in 1957 with Donald Byrd and Hank Mobley. 58 is right, this is his early style, with the deep bass repeated 5ths.
The Dutch think it's rude to interact with musicians while they are performing. They're probably digging the music as much as anyone, but they are so damned reserved. You get used to it if you have to make your living performing there, but it takes a bit of getting used to.
his band had changing personnel throughout its existence but the only 'breakup' would really be when he and art blakey split up and blakey took the jazz messenger name with him.
either this audience have wandered into the wrong show (expecting a game show) or these people are being held hostage against their will. no way are these people comfortable listening this music.
I could listen to Blue Mitchell play all day long. Master of his craft.
I first heard him on a john mayall album
You 'n me both brother. ....l'm a Blue Mitchell freak !! Since the first time I heard him play in 1971.
@@billpresing5568 i heard him on john mayall record
@@tomlehr861 Jazz Blues Fusion ...Great album. Saw him in Germany in 1969..one fired up concert.
They’re all so good! But somehow it’s always a special pleasure to see Horace Silver..
Mr. Silver was a genius. I'm watching him at that piano like a mad scientist in the coolest sense of the phrase. I saw him in 1970, when l was a very young adult and did not notice what l was witnessing, just grooving to his music but now I SEE 👀 🔥 🔥
I got to meet Horace in a record shop back in the 80's. He was an extremely cool, hip and humble man. For me that was better than meeting a Beatle.
nice story!
Nice! I met him too and came away with same impression.
Horace is a total genus!!!Listen to him quote all these little tunes in the solo.....
Where has all this great music now gone? It's nothing short of a tragedy that youngsters are no longer exposed to such musical genius. I find that Blue Mitchell seems similar in style to Clifford Brown. Great stuff!
I think its all in the presentation and the delivery. The real tragedy is the lack of students picking up and mastering an instrument. Its so much easier to appreciate the genre when you're a player.
Check YoungArts Foundation on youtube for some incredible young jazz artists...Zoe Abadia, Veronica Leahy, etc.
I went down to the Basin St West I SF in maybe 1971 to see Silver, but I had the wrong date. I ended up seeing Mose Allison, Horace was there the day before. Did get to see Blue a few years later. Love Lonely Woman, and Pretty Eyes.
Loved, LOVED Horace. RIP. And Blue Mitchell. What a perfect trumpet player.
What an inspiring mix of professional jazz players, at the height of a special era! Such a treat to hear this again.
Louis Hayes STILL going.
Great Silver tune. After hearing "Song for Dad" for the thousandth time, it's easy to overlook Horace's special genius for composing and arranging for 5 pieces. On an early Blakey side (on Columbia) he makes Donald Byrd and Hank Mobley sound like a big band on his ambitious "Ecaroh" (also, from the same album, "Nica's Dream"). Junior never played a more perfect solo than the one he constructs on Silver's "Strollin'" (from "Horace-Scope" on Blue Note). His last album ("You Leave Me Breathless"), recorded in Europe, was all heart and courage by the tenor man (ailing with cancer). But he didn't get many chances and certainly wasn't about to waste this one.
Once in a lifetime experience to listen to Horace Silver. No wonder he is a legend.
What an incredible group!!..1958!! This is why i never listened to elvis
High Art. Fine Art. America's classical music.
Спасибо супер
this is jazz man !!!
how could ANYONE give this a thumbs down? Dear Lord
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Some might say Junior Cook is understated, perhaps, OR perhaps there's power and authority in being so. Dizzy said that playing jazz, in part, is knowing what notes to leave out, which is at the very least a thought provoking notion. Blue Mitchell and Junior Cook are American Jazz Classics.
hard bop is hard to beat
Really enjoy Horace Silver, but I could listen to Blue Mitchell all day long.
Awesomequestioner his solo here is definitely special.
More than any other jazz artist Horace Silver embodied the Hard Bop era. At least that is my considered opinion. Fortunately for me I got to see him play and have a brief chat in 1969. To me he seemed both reserved and cerebral. He put on a great show too.
Just a bunch of COOL CATS having a conversation !!😎 #JAZZ🔥🎵🎶🎼
RIP Maestro
Blue Mitchell......!!!
No! It's the great Kenny Dorham.
Digging Horace Silver's music is easy. Watching these videos takes it to a new level!
Thanks for sharing this. Timeless.
Great song from a very happy period.
I could also hear To Beat Or Not To Beat.
YEAH!!
Truly GREAT!!!!
A terrific piece the entire lip was and stills 10 top artist of the day glad I was a part of the happenings and still enjoying the music
Great ensemble; skillful musicians, each of them.
Like European Classical Music, American Classical Music has its self-chosen audience of acceptability and appreciation, doesn't it?
I love that each person shows he can flow and keep up the groove, but without the impossible-ness from bebop.
what a great tune!!!!!!!
Very flowing, even across the solos
Grazie airwigfilms via Horace Silver & friends ❤️🎼🎹🎺🎸
If great art isn't appreciated, it goes away! What a tragedy that this American art form was and is so dis-respected by a country so blind.
yeah silver! Driving force.
What?
What a Masterpiece!
Note: as said below: "The Dutch think it's rude to interact with musicians while they are performing. They're probably digging the music as much as anyone, but they are so damned reserved. You get used to it if you have to make your living performing there, but it takes a bit of getting used to."
Adios Mr Silver...Great Job!!
Amazing time register
The feeling of each performer was paramount and not playing scales and sequences..notice their own sounds!
Это тот боп, эталонный. Кто-то скажет «устаревший язык», а как по мне - и есть modern jazz!
Doom, you're right. It is important to understand the story of Jazz -and give the proper credits to the musicians involved-
And this attitude mark the difference between the occasional listener and the real jazz (and musici) lover.
Very cool.
Thanks a lot !
I think the thumbs down came from the audience, which was before they integrated audiences. It's a pisser, but that doesn't diminish the music. I recall in the 60s, when I lived in Chicago, artists would play at segregated spots then after the show would visit the black clubs and play until sunset. That's where a lot of jazz got the reputation for being late-night. Musicians played their best music after midnight in black clubs.
Love this recording, but also amused by the digitization of a hilariously low frame rate. Loius Haze drum solo; like buttah, he could do it in his sleep! :)
Thank you for your answers :)
Wikipedia: "Between 1955 and 1980, Silver made more than twenty records .... Silver's bands often featured the trumpeter Blue Mitchell and tenor saxophonist Junior Cook" Doesn't sound like any breakup occurred, at least not in '65
Why does it always seem to me that Horace Silver seated at the piano is channelling The Hunchback of Notre Dame ?? :))
+tunefultony johnson Horace had scoliosis for your information. I hope you feel better now that you know.
I do believe he had a curvature of the spine
I do believe he had a curvature of the spine
Like bill evans.
Yeah! =)
A reasonable question...I would say 1958 is correct. Because the tune was recorded in 1956 on the album "6 Pieces of Silver" and by 1965 Joe Henderson was playing tenor in the band.
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Help me ! There's another video of the same performance on UA-cam and it says it took place in 1965. Who's right ? :)
Cool Eyes was released on 6 Pieces Of Silver in 1957 with Donald Byrd and Hank Mobley. 58 is right, this is his early style, with the deep bass repeated 5ths.
I don't think these folks realized what they were witnessing.
Pots and pans baby.All are boiling on the stove.
The Dutch think it's rude to interact with musicians while they are performing. They're probably digging the music as much as anyone, but they are so damned reserved. You get used to it if you have to make your living performing there, but it takes a bit of getting used to.
I guess you never been at The North Sea Jazz Festival in the Hague!!!
This composition although "mainstream jazz" retains alot of the difficulty and virtuosity that bebop started.
Do you think I'd bother asking if it didn't ? ;)
signature tune ?
Who is drummer and bassist
The Horace silever band, according to wikipedia, broke up in 1964, so it can't be 1965, right?
his band had changing personnel throughout its existence but the only 'breakup' would really be when he and art blakey split up and blakey took the jazz messenger name with him.
He had a group with Benny Maupin and Bill Hardman in the 70s or early 80s.
does it matter?
Voor veel blanke mensen
either this audience have wandered into the wrong show (expecting a game show) or these people are being
held hostage against their will. no way are these people comfortable listening this music.