Horace Silver Catalog
1950 (age 22)
Stan Getz - The Sound (Roost RLP 2207)
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Joe Calloway, bass; Walter Bolden, drums.
NYC, December 10, 1950
| R1040 | Tootsie Roll |
| R1041 | Strike Up The Band |
Stan Getz - The Complete Roost Recordings (Roost 7243 8 59622 2 6)
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Joe Calloway, bass; Walter Bolden, drums.: same session.
NYC, December 10, 1950
| R1042 | Imagination |
| R1044 | Out Of Nowhere |
| R1045 | 'S Wonderful |
same personnel.
NYC, January 23, 1951
| R1060 | Split Kick |
| R1060 (alt. tk.) | - |
| R1061 (alt. tk.) | It Might As Well Be Spring |
| R1062 | The Best Thing For You |
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Tommy Potter or Leonard Gaskin, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
NYC, August 15, 1951
| R1078 | The Song Is You |
Stan Getz - The Getz Age (Roost RLP 2258)
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Joe Calloway, bass; Walter Bolden, drums.
NYC, December 10, 1950
| R1042 (alt. tk.) | Imagination |
| R1043 (alt. tk.) | Navy Blue |
same personnel.
NYC, January 23, 1951
| R1059 | Penny |
| R1061 | It Might As Well Be Spring |
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Tommy Potter or Leonard Gaskin, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
NYC, August 15, 1951
| R1075 | Melody Express |
| R1076 | Yvette |
| R1077 | Potter's Luck |
| R1079 | Wildwood |
Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival (Jazztone (Eu) J-1245)
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Joe Calloway, bass; Walter Bolden, drums.
NYC, December 10, 1950
| R1043 | For Stompers Only |
** also released on Jazztone (F) J-1245 entitled "Festival Du Jazz Moderne".
1952
Stan Getz - That Top Tenor Technician (Alto AL 704)
Stan Getz, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
"Birdland", NYC, April 5, 1952
| Potter's Luck | |
| I Can't Get Started | |
| Parker 51 (mistitled as Cherokee) |
Lou Donaldson Quartet/Quintet/Sextet (Blue Note BLP 1537)
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 20, 1952
| BN440-1 tk.2 | Roccus |
| BN443-1 tk.9 | Lou's Blues |
| BN442-4 tk.11 | Cheek To Cheek |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #2-4; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, November 19, 1952
| 1. BN457-0 tk.1 | Sweet Juice |
| 2. BN459-1 tk.8 | Down Home |
| 3. BN460-1 tk.10 | The Best Things In Life Are Free |
| 4. BN458-5 tk.12 | If I Love Again |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 81537 2.
Lou Donaldson Quartet/Quintet/Sextet (Blue Note CDP 7 81537 2)
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 20, 1952
| BN440-0 tk.1 | Roccus (alternate take) |
| BN442-2 tk.7 | Cheek To Cheek (alternate take) |
| BN443-0 tk.8 | Lou's Blues (alternate take) |
** originally released as Blue Note BLP 1537 + 5 bonus tracks.
Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series (Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10)
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.: same session.
WOR Studios, NYC, June 20, 1952
| BN441-2 tk.12 | Things We Did Last Summer |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1955
| tk.9 | K.D.'s Cab Ride (Echo Of Spring) |
Mary Lou Williams, Billy Taylor, Terry Gibbs - Jazz Time U.S.A., Vol. 1 (Brunswick BL 54000)
Don Elliott, mellophone; Terry Gibbs, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Chuck Wayne, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Sid Bulkin, drums.
Pythian Temple Studios, NYC, July 11, 1952
| T And S | |
| You Don't Know What Love Is |
Horace Silver Trio And Art Blakey-Sabu (Blue Note BLP 1520)
Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, October 9, 1952
| BN448 tk.1 | Horoscope |
| BN449-1 tk.5 | Safari |
Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, October 20, 1952
| BN453-2 tk.6 | Ecaroh |
| BN454-0 tk.7 | Yeah! |
| BN456-3 tk.15 | Prelude To A Kiss |
Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, November 23, 1953
| BN534-2 tk.6 | Opus De Funk |
| BN535-1 tk.9 | Day In, Day Out |
| BN537-1 tk.14 | I Remember You |
| BN538-0 tk.15 | Silverware |
| BN539-0 tk.18 | How About You |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81520 (pseudo stereo), (J) LNJ-70108, CDP 7 81520 2.
Horace Silver - The Trio Sides (Blue Note BN-LA474-H2)
Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, October 9, 1952
| BN450-6 tk.15 | Thou Swell |
Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, October 20, 1952
| BN452-1 tk.2 | Quicksilver |
| BN455-3 tk.11 | Knowledge Box |
Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, November 23, 1953
| BN540-0 tk.21 | Buhaina |
1953
Lester Young - Prez's Hat, Vol. 3 (Philology (It) 214 W 8)
Jesse Drakes, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Franklin Skeete, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
"Birdland", NYC, January 15, 1953
| Lullaby Of Birdland | |
| Up 'N' Adam | |
| Too Marvelous For Words |
The Complete Roost Sonny Stitt Studio Sessions (Mosaic MD9-208)
Kai Winding, trombone; Don Elliott, mellophone; Sonny Stitt, alto, tenor sax; Sid Cooper, tenor sax, piccolo; George Berg, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Charles Mingus, bass; Don Lamond, drums; Johnny Richards, arranger.
Coastal Recording Studios, NYC, March 18, 1953
| 1156-2 | Sancho Panza |
| 1157-2 | Sweet And Lovely |
| 1158-1 | If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight) |
| 1159-2 | Hooke's Tours |
** same contents as Roost RLP 415 + RLP 2204 + RLP 2208 + RLP 2219 + RLP 2226 + RLP 2230 + RLP 2235 + RLP 2240 + RLP 2244 + RLP 2245 + RLP 2247 + RLP 2252 + RLP 2253 + RLP 2262 + 27 bonus tracks.
Howard McGhee All Stars/Howard McGhee Sextet (Blue Note (J) K18P-9274)
Howard McGhee, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax, flute #1-5; Horace Silver, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Walter Bolden, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 20, 1953
| 1. BN483-2 tk.3 | Shabozz |
| 2. BN484-2 tk.6 | Tranquillity |
| 3. BN485-1 tk.8 | Futurity |
| 4. BN486-1 tk.10 | Jarm |
| 5. BN487-1 tk.12 | Ittapanna |
| 6. BN488-2 tk.15 | Goodbye |
** same contents as Blue Note BLP 5012 + BLP 5024.
Howard McGhee, Vol. 2 / Tal Farlow Quartet (Blue Note 7243 4 95748 2 3)
Howard McGhee, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax, flute; Horace Silver, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Walter Bolden, drums.
WOR Studios, NYC, May 20, 1953
| BN486-0 tk.9 | Jarm (fast version) |
** same contents as Blue Note BLP 5024 + BLP 5042 + 1 bonus track.
Al Cohn's Tones (Savoy MG 12048)
Nick Travis, trumpet; Al Cohn, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curley Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 23, 1953
| I'm Tellin' Ya | |
| Jane Street | |
| Ah-Moore | |
| That's What You Think |
** also released on Savoy SJL 1126 entitled "The Progressive Al Cohn".
The Progressive Al Cohn (Savoy SJL 1126)
Nick Travis, trumpet; Al Cohn, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curley Russell, bass; Max Roach, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 23, 1953
| That's What You Think - 1 |
** originally released as Savoy MG 12048 entitled "Al Cohn's Tones" + 1 bonus track.
Lester Young - The President, Volume Six Of Six (Ambrosia AMB 60)
Jesse Drakes, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Earl Knight or Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
"Birdland", NYC, July 4, 1953
| Up 'N' Adam | |
| I Can't Get Started | |
| Lester Leaps In |
same personnel.
"Birdland", NYC, July 11, 1953
| Lullaby Of Birdland (theme) | |
| Indiana | |
| In A Little Spanish Town | |
| New D.B. Blues |
Hooray For Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Art Blakey, Kenny Dorham (Session Disc 110)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Birdland", NYC, October 31, 1953
| An Oscar For Oscar | |
| If I Love Again |
Kenny Dorham - 1953-1956-1964 (Royal Jazz (D) RJD 515)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same session.
"Birdland", NYC, October 31, 1953
| Split Kick | |
| Get Happy | |
| Lullaby Of Birdland |
1954
Art Farmer - Early Art (New Jazz NJLP 8258)
Art Farmer, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax #2-4; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 20, 1954
| 1. 552 | Wisteria |
| 2. 553 | Soft Shoe |
| 3. 554 | Confab In Tempo |
| 4. 555 | I'll Take Romance |
** also released on Prestige PR 7665; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-880-2.
Art Blakey - Live Messengers (Blue Note BN-LA473-J2)
Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.
"Birdland", NYC, 1st set, February 21, 1954
| tk.1 | Wee-Dot (alternate take) |
Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland, Volume 2 (Blue Note BLP 1522)
Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.: same session.
"Birdland", NYC, 1st set, February 21, 1954
| tk.2 | Now's The Time |
same personnel.
"Birdland", NYC, 2nd set, February 21, 1954
| tk.4 | Confirmation |
Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.
"Birdland", NYC, 3rd set, February 21, 1954
| tk.8 | If I Had You |
Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.
"Birdland", NYC, 4th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.13 | Quicksilver (alternate take) |
same personnel.
"Birdland", NYC, 5th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.17 | Wee-Dot |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81522 (pseudo stereo), (J) NR-8839, (J) LNJ-70092, CDP 7 46520 2.
** part of Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4.
Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland, Volume 2 (Blue Note (J) NR-8839)
Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.: same session.
"Birdland", NYC, 5th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.16 | The Way You Look Tonight |
** originally released as Blue Note BLP 1522 + 1 bonus track.
Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland, Volume 1 (Blue Note BLP 1521)
Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax #2; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.
"Birdland", NYC, 2nd set, February 21, 1954
| 1. tk.5 | Once In A While |
| 2. tk.6 | Mayreh |
Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.
"Birdland", NYC, 3rd set, February 21, 1954
| tk.9 | Split Kick |
same personnel.
"Birdland", NYC, 4th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.12 | A Night In Tunisia |
same personnel.
"Birdland", NYC, 5th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.18 | Quicksilver |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81521 (pseudo stereo), (J) NR-8838, (J) LNJ-70091, CDP 7 46519 2.
** part of Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4.
Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland, Volume 1 (Blue Note (J) NR-8838)
Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.: same session.
"Birdland", NYC, 5th set, February 21, 1954
| tk.15 | Blues (Improvisation) |
** originally released as Blue Note BLP 1521 + 1 bonus track.
Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland, Volume 3 (Blue Note (J) BNJ-61002)
Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.: same personnel.
"Birdland", NYC, 3rd set, February 21, 1954
| tk.10 | Lou's Blues |
** also released on Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1602.
Miles Davis, Volume 2 (Blue Note BLP 1502)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 6, 1954
| BN548-3 tk.4 | Take-Off |
| BN549-0 tk.6 | Lazy Susan |
| BN550-0 tk.8 | The Leap |
| BN551-0 tk.9 | Well You Needn't |
| BN552-0 tk.10 | Weirdo |
| BN553-1 tk.12 | It Never Entered My Mind |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81502 (pseudo stereo).
Miles Davis - Blue Haze (Prestige PRLP 7054)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same personnel.
Beltone Studios, NYC, March 15, 1954
| 556 | Four |
| 557 | Old Devil Moon |
| 558 | Blue Haze |
Miles Davis, trumpet; Davey Schildkraut, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 3, 1954
| 562 | I'll Remember April |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-093, OJCCD-093-2.
The Complete Art Blakey On EmArcy (EmArcy (J) 195J-10085)
Henry Durant, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, March 24, 1954
| 10397 | In The Basement |
| 10398 | Try A Little Tenderness |
| 10399 | Little Girl Blue |
| 10400 | On The Roof |
** originally released as EmArcy MG-26030 entitled "Blakey Featuring Art Blakey" + 4 bonus tracks.
Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin' (Prestige PRLP 7076)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Davey Schildkraut, alto sax #1,3; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 3, 1954
| 1. 559 | Solar |
| 2. 560 | You Don't Know What Love Is |
| 3. 561 | Love Me Or Leave Me |
Miles Davis, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 29, 1954
| 568 | Blue 'N' Boogie |
| 569 | Walkin' |
** also released on Prestige PR 7608 entitled "Walkin'". Original Jazz Classics OJC-213, OJCCD-213-2.
Phil Urso - The Philosophy Of Urso (Savoy MG 12056)
Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Beltone Studios, NYC, April 30, 1954
| SPU4513 | Chiketa |
| SPU4514 | Wizzard Gizzard |
| SPU4515 | Stop Watch |
| SPU4516 | Ozzie's Ode |
Art Farmer, Gigi Gryce - When Farmer Met Gryce (Prestige PRLP 7085)
Art Farmer, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 19, 1954
| 574 | A Night At Toni's |
| 575 | Blue Concept |
| 576 | Deltitnu |
| 577 | Stupendous-Lee |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-072, OJCCD-072-2.
The Art Farmer Septet (Prestige PRLP 7031)
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 7, 1954
| 582 | Evening In Paris |
| 583 | Wildwood |
| 584 | Elephant Walk |
| 585 | Tia Juana |
** also released on New Jazz NJLP 8278 entitled "Work Of Art". Original Jazz Classics OJC-054, OJCCD-054-2.
Modern Jazz Quartet, Milt Jackson Quintet - MJQ (Prestige PRLP 7059)
Henry Boozier, trumpet; Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 16, 1954
| 586 | Opus De Funk |
| 587 | I've Lost Your Love |
| 588 | Buhaina |
| 589 | Soma |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-125, OJCCD-125-2.
Miles Davis - Bags' Groove (Prestige PRLP 7109)
Miles Davis, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 29, 1954
| 590 | Airegin |
| 591 | Oleo |
| 592-1 | But Not For Me |
| 592-2 | But Not For Me (alternate take) |
| 593 | Doxy |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJC-245, OJCCD-245-2.
** part of Prestige PRES 16-3.
Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers (Blue Note BLP 1518)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 13, 1954
| tk.3 | Room 608 |
| tk.6 | Creepin' In |
| tk.8 | Doodlin' |
| tk.10 | Stop Time |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 6, 1955
| tk.3 | Hippy |
| tk.5 | To Whom It May Concern |
| tk.9 | Hankerin' |
| tk.13 | The Preacher |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81518 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 46140 2.
1955
Clark Terry (EmArcy MG-36007)
Clark Terry, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Oscar Pettiford, bass, cello; Art Blakey, drums; Quincy Jones, arranger.
Fine Sound, NYC, January 3, 1955
| 11094 | Double Play |
| 11095 | Slow Boat |
| 11096 | Swahili |
| 11097 | Co-Op |
same personnel.
Fine Sound, NYC, January 4, 1955
| 11098 | The Countess |
| 11099 | Chuckles |
| 11100 | Tuma |
| 11101 | Kitten |
** also released on EmArcy (J) 195J-10107 entitled "Clark Terry + 5". Verve 314 537 754-2; Universal (J) UCCM-9104.
Clark Terry (Verve 314 537 754-2)
Norma Carson, Clark Terry, trumpet; Urbie Green, trombone; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Corky Hale, harp #1-3; Terry Pollard, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Beryl Booker, piano #1-3; Tal Farlow, Mary Osborne, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass #1,2; Bonnie Wetzel, bass #1-3; Percy Heath, bass #3,4; Kenny Clarke, drums; Elaine Leighton, drums #1-3.
NYC, June 2, 1954
| 1. | Cat Meets Chick |
| 2. | Mamblues |
| 3. | The Man I Love |
| 4. | Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better) |
** originally released as EmArcy MG-36007 + 4 bonus tracks.
Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban (Blue Note BLP 1535)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1955
| tk.2 | Venetia's Dance |
| tk.6 | K.D.'s Motion |
| tk.12 | The Villa |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas; Richie Goldberg, cowbell #1,3.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1955
| 1. tk.3 | Minor's Holiday |
| 2. tk.5 | Basheer's Dream |
| 3. tk.7 | Afrodisia |
| 4. tk.8 | Lotus Flower |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2.
Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban (Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Carlos "Patato" Valdes, congas; Richie Goldberg, cowbell.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1955
| tk.2 | Minor's Holiday (alternate take) |
** originally released as Blue Note BLP 1535 + 2 bonus tracks.
The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions (Mosaic MQ10-181)
Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 27, 1955
| tk.2 | Walkin' The Fence (alternate take) |
| tk.6 | Hank's Pranks (alternate take) |
Donald Byrd, Lee Morgan, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 25, 1956
| tk.4 | Barrel Of Funk (alternate take) |
Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 8, 1957
| tk.5 | Funk In Deep Freeze (alternate take) |
** also released on Mosaic MD6-181.
** same contents as Blue Note BLP 1540 + BLP 1544 + BLP 1550 + BLP 1560 + BLP 1568 + (J) GXF-3066 + (J) BNJ-61006 + 20 bonus tracks.
George Wallington And His Band/Hank Mobley Quartet (Blue Note (J) K18P-9276)
Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 27, 1955
| tk.3 | Walkin' The Fence |
| tk.5 | Avila & Tequila |
| tk.8 | Hank's Pranks |
| tk.10 | Just Coolin' |
| tk.12 | My Sin |
| tk.14 | Love For Sale |
** same contents as Blue Note BLP 5045 + BLP 5066.
Milt Jackson (Prestige PRLP 7003)
Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 20, 1955
| 735 | Wonder Why |
| 736 | I Should Care |
| 737 | My Funny Valentine |
| 738 | Stonewall |
| 739 | Moonray |
| 740 | The Nearness Of You |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7224 entitled "The Milt Jackson Quartet Featuring Horace Silver - Soul Pioneers". Original Jazz Classics OJC-001, OJCCD-001-2.
** part of Prestige PRES 16-1.
The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Volume 2 (Blue Note BLP 1506)
Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 6, 1955
| tk.3 | Pennies From Heaven |
| tk.6 | Viscosity |
| tk.9 | You're Mine You |
| tk.11 | Daylie Double |
| tk.15 | Groovin' |
| tk.16 | Portrait Of Jennie |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81506 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 81506 2.
The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson, Volume 2 (Blue Note CDP 7 81506 2)
Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 6, 1955
| tk.2 | Pennies From Heaven (alternate take) |
| tk.7 | Viscosity (alternate take) |
| tk.18 | Daylie Double (alternate take) |
** originally released as Blue Note BLP 1506 + 3 bonus tracks.
Kenny Clarke - Bohemia After Dark (Savoy MG 12017)
Nat Adderley, cornet #1,2,4-6; Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,4,5; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax, flute #1,4-6; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 28, 1955
| 1. SKC6981 | With Apologies To Oscar |
| 2. SKC6982 | Hear Me Takin' To Ya |
| 3. SKC6983 | Willow Weep For Me |
| 4. SKC6984 | Bohemia After Dark |
| 5. SKC6985 | Chasm |
| 6. SKC6986 | Late Entry |
Cannonball Adderley - Discoveries (Savoy SJL 1195)
Nat Adderley, cornet; Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-4; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax, flute; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 28, 1955
| 1. SKC6981 | With Apologies To Oscar (alternate take 1) |
| 2. - | With Apologies To Oscar (alternate take 2) |
| 3. SKC6984 | Bohemia After Dark (alternate take) |
| 4. SKC6985 | Chasm (alternate take) |
| 5. SKC6986 | Late Entry (alternate take) |
Introducing Nat Adderley (Wing MGW-60000)
Nat Adderley, cornet; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
NYC, September 6, 1955
| W201 | Fort Lauderdale |
| W202 | Sun Dance |
| W203 | Friday Nite |
| W204 | Blues For Bohemia |
| W205 | Watermelon |
| W206 | Little Joanie Walks |
| W207 | Two Brothers |
| W208 | I Should Care |
| W209 | Crazy Baby |
| W210 | New Arrivals |
** also released on EmArcy MG-36091; Verve 314 543 828-2.
Gigi Gryce Orchestra & Quartet (Signal S 1201)
Art Farmer, trumpet; Eddie Bert, trombone; Julius Watkins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Cecil Payne, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Ernestine Anderson, vocals.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 22, 1955
| 118 | Social Call |
| 119 | (You'll Always Be) The One I Love |
Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland as James Van Dyke, trombone; Gunther Schuller, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
| 122 | Speculation |
| 121 | In A Meditating Mood |
| 120 | Smoke Signal |
| 123 | Kerry Dance |
** also released on Savoy MG 12137 entitled "Nica's Tempo".
** part of Savoy SJL 2231.
The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia, Volume 2 (Blue Note BLP 1508)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, 1st set, November 23, 1955
| tk.2 | Like Someone In Love |
| tk.4 | I Waited For You |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, 2nd set, November 23, 1955
| 1. tk.7 | Avila & Tequila |
| 2. tk.8 | Yesterdays |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, 4th set, November 23, 1955
| tk.15 | Sportin' Crowd |
| The Theme (incomplete) |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81508 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 46522 2.
The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia, Volume 1 (Blue Note BLP 1507)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same personnel.
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, 1st set, November 23, 1955
| tk.5 | Minor's Holiday |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet #1; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, 2nd set, November 23, 1955
| 1. tk.6 | Soft Winds |
| 2. tk.10 | Alone Together |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, 3rd set, November 23, 1955
| tk.12 | Prince Albert |
same personnel.
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, 4th set, November 23, 1955
| tk.19 | The Theme |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81507 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 46521 2.
The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia, Volume 3 (Blue Note (J) DY-5805-01)
Kenny Dorham, trumpet #2; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #2; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, 2nd set, November 23, 1955
| 1. tk.9 | What's New |
| 2. tk.11 | Deciphering The Message / The Theme |
Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, 3rd set, November 23, 1955
| tk.13 | Just One Of Those Things |
| tk.14 | Gone With The Wind |
same personnel.
"Cafe Bohemia", NYC, 4th set, November 23, 1955
| tk.17 | Hank's Symphony |
| tk.18 | Lady Bird |
** also scheduled as Blue Note (J) GXF-3074.
** also released on Blue Note (J) BNJ-61007.
Donald Byrd - Byrd's Eye View (Transition TRLP J-4)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Joe Gordon, trumpet #1,2,4; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1,3-5; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, December 2, 1955
| 1. | Doug's Blues |
| 2. | El Sinoa |
| 3. | Everything Happens To Me |
| 4. | Hank's Tune |
| 5. | Hank's Other Tune (Late Show) |
** also released on Esquire (E) 32-013; Transition (J) LNJ-70104, (J) GXF-3123.
Various Artists - Jazz In Transition (Transition TRLP 30)
Donald Byrd, Joe Gordon, trumpet; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, December 2, 1955
| Crazy Rhythm |
** also released on Transition (J) GXF-3126.
1956
Hank Mobley - The Jazz Message Of (Savoy MG 12064)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; John LaPorta, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1956
| 69134 | Budo |
| 69135 | I Married An Angel |
| 69136 | The Jazz Message (Freedom For All) |
The Jazz Messengers (Columbia CL 897)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
NYC, April 5, 1956
| CO55744 | It's You Or No One |
| CO55745 | The End Of A Love Affair |
| CO55746 | Nica's Dream |
| CO55747 | Infra-Rae |
| CO55748 | Carol's Interlude |
same personnel.
NYC, May 4, 1956
| CO56026 | Ecaroh |
| CO56027 | Hank's Symphony |
Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Originally (Columbia FC 38036)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same personnel.
NYC, April 5, 1956
| Late Show | |
| Ill Wind |
same personnel.
NYC, May 4, 1956
| Weird-O | |
| Carol's Interlude (alternate take) |
The Cool Voice Of Rita Reys With The Jazz Messengers And The Wessel Ilcken Combo (Philips (Du) B 08006 L)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Rita Reys, vocals.
NYC, May 3, 1956
| CO56022 | Taking A Chance On Love |
| CO56023 | That Old Black Magic |
| CO56024 | You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To |
| CO56025 | I Cried For You |
** also released on Columbia CL 903 entitled "The Cool Voice Of Rita Reys".
Horace Silver - Silver's Blue (Epic LN 3326)
Joe Gordon, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.
NYC, July 2, 1956
| CO56459 | To Beat Or No To Beat |
| CO56460 | Shoutin' Out |
| CO56461 | How Long Has This Been Going On |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.
NYC, July 17, 1956
| CO56824 | I'll Know |
| CO56825 | Silver's Blue |
same personnel.
NYC, July 18, 1956
| CO56826 | The Night Has A Thousand Eyes |
| CO56827 | Hank's Tune |
Paul Chambers Sextet - Whims Of Chambers (Blue Note BLP 1534)
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,5-7; John Coltrane, tenor sax #1,2,5,6; Horace Silver, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar #1,2,4-7; Paul Chambers, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, September 21, 1956
| 1. tk.3 | We Six |
| 2. tk.5 | Omicron |
| 3. tk.6 | Tale Of The Fingers |
| 4. tk.8 | Whims Of Chambers |
| 5. tk.9 | Nita |
| 6. tk.11 | Just For The Love |
| 7. tk.13 | Dear Ann |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81534 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7243 8 37647 2 3, (It) 7243 4 89872 2 8.
J.R. Monterose (Blue Note BLP 1536)
Ira Sullivan, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 21, 1956
| tk.3 | Wee-Jay |
| tk.7 | Marc V |
| tk.9 | The Third |
| tk.10 | Bobbie Pin |
| tk.12 | Ka-Link |
| tk.15 | Beauteous |
** also released on Blue Note B1-29102, CDP 7243 8 29102 2 0.
J.R. Monterose (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 29102 2 0)
Ira Sullivan, trumpet; J.R. Monterose, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; "Philly" Joe Jones, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 21, 1956
| tk.2 | Wee-Jay (alternate take) |
** originally released as Blue Note BLP 1536 + 1 bonus track.
Lee Morgan Indeed! (Blue Note BLP 1538)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Clarence Sharpe, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 4, 1956
| tk.3 | Gaza Strip |
| tk.4 | Reggie Of Chester |
| tk.6 | Little T |
| tk.9 | Stand By |
| tk.11 | Roccus |
| tk.14 | The Lady |
** part of Mosaic MR6-162, MD4-162.
The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions (Mosaic MR6-162)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Clarence Sharpe, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wilbur Ware, bass; Philly Joe Jones, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 4, 1956
| tk.7 | Little T (alternate take) |
** also released on Mosaic MD4-162.
** same contents as Blue Note BLP 1538 + BLP 1541 + BLP 1557 + BLP 1575 + BLP 1578 + BLP 1590 + 4 bonus tracks.
Horace Silver Quintet - 6 Pieces Of Silver (Blue Note BLP 1539)
Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,4-6; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1,2,4-6; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 10, 1956
| 1. tk.3 | Enchantment |
| 2. tk.7 | Virgo |
| 3. tk.10 | Shirl |
| 4. tk.12 | Senor Blues |
| 5. tk.14 | Camouflage |
| 6. tk.15 | Cool Eyes |
| 7. tk.18 | For Heaven's Sake |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81539 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 81539 2.
Horace Silver - Sterling Silver (Blue Note BN-LA945-H)
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 10, 1956
| tk.11 | Senor Blues (45 version) |
Donald Byrd, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums; Bill Henderson, vocals #2.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 15, 1958
| 1. tk.9 | Tippin' |
| 2. tk.11 | Senor Blues (vocal version) |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 30, 1959
| tk.11 | How Did It Happen |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
"Village Gate", Greenwich Village, NY, May 19, 1961
| tk.6 | It Ain't S'posed To Be Like That |
same personnel.
"Village Gate", Greenwich Village, NY, May 20, 1961
| Cool Eyes (alternate full version) |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #1; Junior Cook, tenor sax #1; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 31, 1963
| 1. tk.14 | Sanctimonious Sam |
| 2. tk.17 | Que Pasa |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 28, 1964
| 1293 tk.11 | Sighin' And Cryin' |
Hank Mobley With Donald Byrd And Lee Morgan (Blue Note BLP 1540)
Donald Byrd, Lee Morgan, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 25, 1956
| tk.2 | Double Whammy |
| tk.3 | Barrel Of Funk |
| tk.6 | Mobleymania (aka B For B.B.) |
| tk.7 | Touch And Go |
** part of Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181.
Lee Morgan (Vol. 2) (Blue Note BLP 1541)
Lee Morgan, trumpet; Kenny Rodgers, alto sax; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, December 2, 1956
| tk.2 | Latin Hangover |
| tk.5 | Whisper Not |
| tk.8 | His Sister |
| tk.9 | D's Fink |
| tk.11 | Slightly Hep |
| tk.13 | Where Am I |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81541 (pseudo stereo).
** part of Mosaic MR6-162, MD4-162.
1957
Milt Jackson - Plenty, Plenty Soul (Atlantic LP 1269)
Joe Newman, trumpet; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Connie Kay, drums.
NYC, January 5, 1957
| 2435 | Ignunt Oil |
| 2436 | Blues At Twilight |
| 2437 | Sermonette |
| 2438 | The Spirit-Feel |
Joe Newman, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Cannonball Adderley as Ronnie Peters, alto sax; Frank Foster, tenor sax; Sahib Shihab, baritone sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Quincy Jones, arranger.
NYC, January 7, 1957
| 2439 | Plenty, Plenty Soul |
| 2440 | Boogity Boogity |
| 2441 | Heartstrings |
** also released on Atlantic SD 1269, SD 8811.
Hank Mobley And His All Stars (Blue Note BLP 1544)
Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 13, 1957
| tk.2 | Reunion |
| tk.3 | Lower Stratosphere |
| tk.4 | Don't Walk |
| tk.6 | Ultramarine |
| tk.7 | Mobley's Musings |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81544 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7243 8 37668 2 6.
** part of Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181.
Kenny Burrell - K.B. Blues (Blue Note (J) GXF-3052)
Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 10, 1957
| tk.3 | Nica's Dream |
| tk.6 | D.B. Blues |
| tk.7 | K.B. Blues (alternate take) |
| tk.8 | K.B. Blues |
| tk.9 | Out For Blood |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8154.
Cliff Jordan, John Gilmore - Blowing In From Chicago (Blue Note BLP 1549)
John Gilmore, Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 3, 1957
| tk.2 | Evil Eye |
| tk.3 | Status Quo |
| tk.7 | Bo-Till |
| tk.9 | Everywhere |
| tk.12 | Blue Lights |
| tk.13 | Billie's Bounce |
** also released on Blue Note B1-28977, CDP 7243 8 28977 2 9.
** part of Blue Note BN-LA521-H2.
Cliff Jordan, John Gilmore - Blowing In From Chicago (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 28977 2 9)
John Gilmore, Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 3, 1957
| tk.5 | Let It Stand |
** originally released as Blue Note BLP 1549 + 1 bonus track.
Hank Mobley Quintet (Blue Note BLP 1550)
Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 8, 1957
| tk.1 | Wham And They're Off |
| tk.6 | Funk In Deep Freeze |
| tk.7 | Startin' From Scratch |
| tk.8 | Stella-Wise |
| tk.9 | Base On Balls |
| tk.10 | Fin De L'affaire (as End Of The Affair) |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46816 2.
** part of Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181.
Various Artists - 40 Years Of Jazz: The Best Of Blue Note, Box 2 (Blue Note (Du) 1A 158-83385/8)
Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 8, 1957
| tk.4 | Wham And They're Off (alternate take) |
Sonny Rollins, Vol. 2 (Blue Note BLP 1558)
Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Thelonious Monk, piano #5; Paul Chambers, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 14, 1957
| 1. tk.1 | Why Don't I |
| 2. tk.4 | Wail March |
| 3. tk.7 | Poor Butterfly |
| 4. tk.11 | You Stepped Out Of A Dream |
| 5. tk.12 | Misterioso |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81558 (pseudo stereo), CDP 7 46818 2, CDP 7 81558 2, ST-81558.
Horace Silver - The Stylings Of Silver (Blue Note BLP 1562)
Art Farmer, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 8, 1957
| tk.2 | Metamorphosis |
| tk.4 | No Smokin' |
| tk.7 | The Back Beat |
| tk.10 | Soulville |
| tk.14 | My One And Only Love |
| tk.17 | Home Cookin' |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81562.
1958 (age 30)
Horace Silver Quintet - Further Explorations (Blue Note BLP 1589)
Art Farmer, trumpet #1,3-6; Clifford Jordan, tenor sax #1,3-6; Horace Silver, piano; Teddy Kotick, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 13, 1958
| 1. tk.3 | The Outlaw |
| 2. tk.9 | Melancholy Mood |
| 3. tk.10 | Moonrays |
| 4. tk.12 | Ill Wind |
| 5. tk.16 | Pyramid |
| 6. tk.21 | Safari |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81589, CDP 7243 8 56583 2 7.
Various Artists - Newport Jazz Festival 1958, Vol. I - Mostly Miles (Phontastic (Swd) PHONT NCD 8813)
Louis Smith, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
"Newport Jazz Festival", Newport, RI, July 6, 1958
| Tippin' |
1959
Horace Silver - Finger Poppin' (Blue Note BLP 4008)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #1,2,4,5,7,8; Junior Cook, tenor sax #1,2,4,5,7,8; Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 31, 1959
| 1. tk.11 | Cookin' At The Continental |
| 2. tk.24 | Mellow D |
| 3. tk.29 | You Happened My Way |
| 4. tk.30 | Swingin' The Samba |
| 5. tk.32 | Finger Poppin' |
| 6. tk.34 | Sweet Stuff |
| 7. tk.37 | Come On Home |
| 8. tk.39 | Juicy Lucy |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84008, CDP 7 84008 2.
Horace Silver - Blowin' The Blues Away (Blue Note BLP 4017)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 29, 1959
| tk.3 | Blowin' The Blues Away |
| tk.18 | The Baghdad Blues |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 30, 1959
| tk.2 | Sister Sadie |
| tk.8 | Peace |
| tk.14 | Break City |
Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 13, 1959
| tk.7 | Melancholy Mood (new version) |
| tk.8 | The St. Vitus Dance |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84017, CDP 7 46526 2.
1960
Horace Silver - Horace-Scope (Blue Note BLP 4042)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 8, 1960
| tk.10 | Where You At |
| tk.14 | Strollin' |
| tk.22 | Without You |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 9, 1960
| tk.23 | Nica's Dream |
| tk.31 | Horace-Scope |
| tk.34 | Yeah! |
| tk.38 | Me And My Baby |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84042, CDP 7 84042 2.
1961
Horace Silver - Doin' The Thing (Blue Note BLP 4076)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
"Village Gate", Greenwich Village, NY, May 19, 1961
| tk.3 | Doin' The Thing |
| tk.4 | Filthy McNasty |
| Cool Eyes (theme) |
same personnel.
"Village Gate", Greenwich Village, NY, May 20, 1961
| tk.17 | The Gringo |
| tk.21 | Kiss Me Right |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84076, CDP 7 84076 2.
1962
The Horace Silver Quintet - The Tokyo Blues (Blue Note BLP 4110)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; John Harris Jr., drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 13, 1962
| tk.3 | The Tokyo Blues |
| tk.9 | Sayanora Blues |
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #1,3; Junior Cook, tenor sax #1,3; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; John Harris Jr., drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 14, 1962
| 1. tk.20 | Ah! So |
| 2. tk.21 | Cherry Blossom |
| 3. tk.24 | Too Much Sake |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84110, CDP 7243 8 53355 2 5.
Horace Silver - Paris Blues (Pablo PACD-5316-2)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
"L'Olympia", Paris, France, October 6, 1962
| Introductions By Norman Granz And Horace Silver | |
| Where You At | |
| The Tokyo Blues | |
| Filthy McNasty | |
| Sayonara Blues | |
| Doin' The Thing |
1963
The Horace Silver Quintet - Silver's Serenade (Blue Note BLP 4131)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 7, 1963
| tk.7 | Silver's Serenade |
| tk.10 | Nineteen Bars |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 8, 1963
| tk.16 | Let's Get To The Nitty Gritty |
| tk.21 | The Dragon Lady |
| tk.25 | Sweet Sweetie Dee |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84131, CDP 7243 8 21288 2 3.
Horace Silver - Song For My Father (Blue Note BLP 4185)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet #1; Junior Cook, tenor sax #1; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 31, 1963
| 1. tk.1 | Calcutta Cutie |
| 2. tk.5 | Lonely Woman |
Carmell Jones, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Teddy Smith, bass; Roger Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 26, 1964
| 1454 tk.4 | The Kicker |
| 1455 tk.9 | Que Pasa |
| 1456 tk.16 | The Natives Are Restless Tonight |
| 1457 tk.26 | Song For My Father |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84185, CDP 7 84185 2, ST-46548.
Horace Silver - Song For My Father (Blue Note CDP 7 84185 2)
Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 28, 1964
| 1294 tk.14 | Sliver Treads Among The Soul |
** originally released as Blue Note BLP 4185 + 4 bonus tracks.
1964
Horace Silver - Live 1964 (Emerald Records EMR-1001)
Carmell Jones, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Teddy Smith, bass; Roger Humphries, drums.
"The Cork & Bib", Westbury, Long Island, NY, June 6, 1964
| Introduction By Horace Silver | |
| Filthy McNasty | |
| Skinney Minnie | |
| The Tokyo Blues | |
| Senor Blues |
1965
Horace Silver - The Natives Are Restless Tonight (Emerald Records EMR-CD-1003)
Carmell Jones, trumpet #2-4; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano, voice #1; Teddy Smith, bass #2-4; Roger Humphries, drums; Alan Grant, voice #1.
"Half Note", NYC, April 16, 1965
| 1. | Introduction |
| 2. | Song For My Father |
| 3. | The Natives Are Restless Tonight |
| 4. | Que Pasa |
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Larry Ridley, bass; Roger Humphries, drums.
"Half Note", NYC, February 11 & 18, 1966
| The African Queen | |
| The African Queen (alternate take) |
The Horace Silver Quintet Plus J.J. Johnson - The Cape Verdean Blues (Blue Note BLP 4220)
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Roger Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 1, 1965
| 1661 tk.4 | Pretty Eyes |
| 1662 tk.6 | The African Queen |
| 1663 tk.16 | The Cape Verdean Blues |
Woody Shaw, trumpet; J.J. Johnson, trombone; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass; Roger Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 22, 1965
| 1673 tk.7 | Nutville |
| 1674 tk.15 | Bonita |
| 1675 tk.22 | Mo' Joe |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84220, CDP 7 84220 2.
1966
Horace Silver Quintet/Sextet - The Jody Grind (Blue Note BLP 4250)
Woody Shaw, trumpet; Tyrone Washington, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Larry Ridley, bass; Roger Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 2, 1966
| 1780 tk.2 | Mexican Hip Dance |
| 1781 tk.9 | The Jody Grind |
| 1782 tk.16 | Dimples |
Woody Shaw, trumpet; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Tyrone Washington, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Larry Ridley, bass; Roger Humphries, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 23, 1966
| 1794 tk.25 | Mary Lou |
| 1795 tk.31 | Blues Silver |
| 1796 tk.33 | Grease Piece |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84250, CDP 7 84250 2.
1968 (age 40)
The Horace Silver Quintet - Serenade To A Soul Sister (Blue Note BLP 4277)
Charles Tolliver, trumpet; Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Bob Cranshaw, bass, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 23, 1968
| 2049 tk.5 | Serenade To A Soul Sister |
| 2050 tk.10 | Psychedelic Sally |
| 2051 tk.20 | Rain Dance |
Charles Tolliver, trumpet #1,2; Bennie Maupin, tenor sax #1,2; Horace Silver, piano; John Williams, bass; Billy Cobham, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 29, 1968
| 1. 2081 | Kindred Spirits |
| 2. 2082 | Jungle Juice |
| 3. 2083 | Next Time I Fall In Love |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84277, CDP 7 84277 2.
1969
The Horace Silver Quintet - You Gotta Take A Little Love (Blue Note BST 84309)
Randy Brecker, trumpet, flugelhorn #1,2; Bennie Maupin, tenor sax, flute; Horace Silver, piano; John Williams, bass; Billy Cobham, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 10, 1969
| 1. 3393 tk.7 | The Risings Sun |
| 2. 3394 tk.15 | You Gotta Take A Little Love |
| 3. 3396 tk.25 | Lovely's Daughter |
Randy Brecker, trumpet, flugelhorn; Bennie Maupin, tenor sax, flute; Horace Silver, piano; John Williams, bass; Billy Cobham, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 17, 1969
| 3397 tk.29 | Brain Wave |
| 3398 tk.34 | The Belly Danger |
| 3399 tk.36 | Down And Out |
| 3395 tk.42 | It's Time |
1970
Horace Silver Quintet With Vocals - That Healin' Feelin' (Blue Note BST 84352)
Randy Brecker, trumpet, flugelhorn; George Coleman, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano, electric piano; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Andy Bey, vocals #1,3-5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 8, 1970
| 1. | The Happy Medium |
| 2. tk.7 | That Healin' Feelin' |
| 3. tk.17 | Love Vibrations |
| 4. tk.21 | The Show Has Begun |
| 5. | Peace |
Randy Brecker, trumpet; Houston Person, tenor sax; Horace Silver, electric piano; Jimmy Lewis, electric bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Gail Nelson, vocals #1; Jackie Verdell, vocals #2-4.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 18, 1970
| 1. tk.6 | Nobody Knows |
| 2. tk.12 | Permit Me To Introduce You To Yourself |
| 3. tk.14 | Wipe Away The Devil |
| 4. tk.21 | There's Much To Be Done |
** also released on Blue Note (E) B1-29907.
Horace Silver Quintet/Sextet With Vocals - Total Response (Blue Note BST 84368)
Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet, flugelhorn; Harold Vick, tenor sax; Horace Silver, electric piano; Richie Resnicoff, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Salome Bey, vocals.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 15, 1970
| 7381 | Big Business |
| 7384 | Total Response |
| 8827 | What Kind Of Animal Am I |
| 8829 | Acid, Pot Or Pills |
Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet, flugelhorn; Harold Vick, tenor sax; Horace Silver, electric piano; Richie Resnicoff, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Arely Bey, vocals #1,3,5; Salome Bey, vocals #2,4.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 29, 1971
| 1. 8826 | I've Had A Little Talk |
| 2. 7385 | Soul Searchin' |
| 3. 8828 | Won't You Open Up Your Senses |
| 4. 7382 | I'm Aware Of The Animals Within Me |
| 5. 7383 | Old Mother Nature Calls |
1972
Horace Silver Quintet/Sextet With Vocals - All (Blue Note BST 84420)
Horace Silver, electric piano, vocals; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass #1,3-5; Mickey Roker, drums #1,3-5; Salome Bey, vocals #1; Gail Nelson, vocals #2; Andy Bey, vocals #3-5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 17, 1972
| 1. 9222 | Forever Is A Long Time |
| 2. 9224 | How Much Does Matter Really Matter |
| 3. 9221 | Cause And Effect |
| 4. 8535 | Who Has The Answer |
| 5. 8536 | From The Heart Through The Mind |
Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet, flugelhorn #1-4; Harold Vick, tenor sax #1-4; Horace Silver, electric piano, vocals; Richie Resnicoff, guitar #2,5; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Andy Bey, Gail Nelson, vocals #1,2,5; Salome Bey, vocals #1-3,5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 14, 1972
| 1. 8538 | Summary |
| 2. 9220 | The Merger Of The Minds |
| 3. 9223 | My Soul Is My Computer |
| 4. 8534 | Horn Of Life |
| 5. 8537 | All |
Horace Silver - In Pursuit Of The 27th Man (Blue Note BN-LA054-F)
David Friedman, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 6, 1972
| 10674 | Summer In Central Park |
| 11480 | Strange Vibes |
| 10672 | Kathy |
| 11479 | In Pursuit Of The 27th Man |
Randy Brecker, trumpet, flugelhorn; Michael Brecker, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 10, 1972
| 10671 | Liberated Brother |
| 11478 | Nothin' Can Stop Me Now |
| 10673 | Gregory Is Here |
1973
Various Artists - It Happened In Pescara 1969-1989 (Philology (It) W 100/101)
Randy Brecker, trumpet, flugelhorn; Michael Brecker, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Will Lee, electric bass; Alvin Queen, drums.
"Pescara Jazz", Pescara, Italy, July 15, 1973
| Gregory Is Here |
1975
Horace Silver - Silver 'N Brass (Blue Note BN-LA406-G)
Tom Harrell, trumpet; Bob Berg, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums; + overdubs: Oscar Brashear, Bobby Bryant, trumpet, flugelhorn; Frank Rosolino, trombone; Maurice Spears, bass trombone; Vince DeRosa, French horn; Buddy Collette, alto sax, flute; Jerome Richardson, alto, soprano sax, flute; Wade Marcus, arranger.
A&R Studios, NYC, January 10, 1975;
overdubs recorded Wally Heider Recording Studio III, Los Angeles, CA, 1975
| 15167 (tk.4) | Barbara |
| 15168 | Dameron's Dance |
| 15170 (tk.3) | Adjustment |
| 15171 (tk.3) | Mysticizm |
Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Bernard Purdie, drums; replaces Carter, Foster.
A&R Studios, NYC, January 17, 1975;
overdubs recorded Wally Heider Recording Studio III, Los Angeles, CA, 1975
| 15166 (tk.3) | Kissin' Cousins |
| 15169 | The Sophisticated Hippie |
Horace Silver - Silver 'N Woods (Blue Note BN-LA581-G)
Tom Harrell, trumpet; Bob Berg, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano, arranger; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums; + overdubs: Garnett Brown, trombone; Buddy Collette, Fred Jackson, flute, piccolo; Jerome Richardson, soprano sax; Lanny Morgan, alto sax; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax, flute; Bill Green, bass sax, flute; Wade Marcus, conductor.
A&R Studios, NYC, November 7, 1975;
overdubs recorded Wally Heider Recording Studio III, Los Angeles, CA, January 2 & 3, 1976
| 16742 (tk.3) | The Tranquilizer Suite, Part 1: Keep On Gettin' Up |
| 16741 (tk.1) | The Tranquilizer Suite, Part 2: Slow Down |
| 16740 (tk.5) | The Tranquilizer Suite, Part 3: Time And Effort |
| 16739 (tk.8) | The Tranquilizer Suite, Part 4: Perseverance And Endurance |
+ overdubs: Frank Rosolino, trombone; replaces Brown.
A&R Studios, NYC, November 14, 1975;
overdubs recorded Wally Heider Recording Studio III, Los Angeles, CA, January 2 & 3, 1976
| 16735 (tk.4) | The Process Of Creation Suite, Part 1: Motivation |
| 16736 (tk.1) | The Process Of Creation Suite, Part 2: Activation |
| 16737 (tk.6) | The Process Of Creation Suite, Part 3: Assimilation |
| 16738 (tk.3) | The Process Of Creation Suite, Part 4: Creation |
1976
Horace Silver - Silver 'N Voices (Blue Note BN-LA708-G)
Tom Harrell, trumpet, flugelhorn; Bob Berg, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano, arranger; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums; + overdubs: Joyce Copeland, Monica Mancini, Richard Page, Avery Sommers, Dale Verdugo, vocals; Alan Copeland, vocals, director.
A&R Studios, NYC, September 24, 1976;
overdubs recorded Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 19 & 22, 1976
| 18115 | Togetherness |
| 18117 | Mood For Maude |
| 18119 | New York Lament |
| 18120 | All In Time |
same personnel.
A&R Studios, NYC, October 1, 1976;
overdubs recorded Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 19 & 22, 1976
| 18114 | Out Of The Night (Came You) |
| 18116 | I Will Always Love You |
| 18118 | Incentive |
| 18121 | Freeing My Mind |
1977
Horace Silver - Silver 'N Percussion (Blue Note BN-LA853-H)
Tom Harrell, trumpet, flugelhorn; Larry Schneider, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano, arranger; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums; Ladji Camara, Michael Babatunde Olatunji, percussion; + overdubs: Bob Barnes, Bobby Clay, Fred Gripper, Fred Hardy, Peter Oliver Norman, Lee C. Thomas, vocals; Chapman Roberts, vocals, director.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 12 & 17, 1977;
overdubs recorded Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 25 & 30, 1977
| 19581 | African Ascension, Part 1: The Gods Of Yoruba |
| 19582 | African Ascension, Part 2: The Sun God Of The Masai |
| 19583 | African Ascension, Part 3: The Spirit Of The Zulu |
Omar Clay, percussion; replaces Camara.
| 19584 | The Great American Indian Uprising, Part 1: The Idols Of The Incas |
| 19585 | The Great American Indian Uprising, Part 2: The Aztec Sun God |
| 19586 | The Great American Indian Uprising, Part 3: The Mohican And The Great Spirit |
1978 (age 50)
Horace Silver - Silver 'N Strings Play The Music Of The Spheres (Blue Note LWB-1033)
Tom Harrell, flugelhorn; Larry Schneider, tenor, soprano sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums; Gregory Hines, vocals.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 3, 1978
| 21020 | (The Physical Sphere) The Soul And Its Expression, Part 1: The Search For Direction |
| - | (The Physical Sphere) The Soul And Its Expression, Part 2: Direction Discovered |
| 21016 | (The Physical Sphere) The Soul And Its Expression, Part 3: We All Have A Part To Play |
Tom Harrell, flugelhorn; Larry Schneider, tenor, soprano sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums; + overdubs: Guy Lumia, concertmaster; Peter Dimitriades, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Louann Montesi, Marvin Morganstern, Aaron Rosand, Paul Winter, violin; Seymour Berman, Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel, Harry Zaratzian, viola; Jonathan Abramowitz, Seymour Barab, cello; Gene Bianco, harp; Wade Marcus, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 10, 1978;
overdubs recorded Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 10, 1979
| 21018 | (The Spiritual Sphere) The Soul In Communion With The Creator, Part 1: Communion With The Creator |
| (The Spiritual Sphere) The Soul In Communion With The Creator, Part 2: The Creator Guides Us | |
| 21017? | (The Spiritual Sphere) The Soul In Communion With The Creator, Part 3: Progress Though Dedication And Discipline |
| 21019 | (The Spiritual Sphere) The Soul In Communion With The Creator, Part 4: We Except Positive Results |
add Brenda Alford, Carol Lynn Maillard, Chapman Roberts, vocals.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 26, 1979;
overdubs recorded Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 10, 1979
| 20807 | (The Mental Sphere-Sub-Conscious Mind) The Pygmalion Progress, Part 1: Inner Feelings |
| 20810 | (The Mental Sphere-Sub-Conscious Mind) The Pygmalion Progress, Part 2: Friends |
| 20808 | (The Mental Sphere-Sub-Conscious Mind) The Pygmalion Progress, Part 3: Empathy |
| 20809 | (The Mental Sphere-Sub-Conscious Mind) The Pygmalion Progress, Part 4: Optimism |
| 20811 | (The Mental Sphere-Sub-Conscious Mind) The Pygmalion Progress, Part 5: Expansion |
Tom Harrell, flugelhorn; Larry Schneider, tenor, soprano sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums; Brenda Alford, vocals; + overdubs: Guy Lumia, concertmaster; Peter Dimitriades, Lewis Eley, Harry Glickman, Louann Montesi, Marvin Morganstern, Aaron Rosand, Paul Winter, violin; Seymour Berman, Harold Coletta, Theodore Israel, Harry Zaratzian, viola; Jonathan Abramowitz, Seymour Barab, cello; Gene Bianco, harp; Wade Marcus, conductor; Dale Oehler, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 2, 1979;
overdubs recorded Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 10, 1979
| (The Physical Sphere-Continued) The Soul And Its Progress Throughout The Spheres, Part 1: Self Portrait No. 1 | |
| 20828 | (The Physical Sphere-Continued) The Soul And Its Progress Throughout The Spheres, Part 2: Self Portrait No. 2 |
| - | (The Physical Sphere-Continued) The Soul And Its Progress Throughout The Spheres, Part 3: Portrait Of Aspiring Self |
| 20829 | (The Mental Sphere) The Soul's Awareness Of Its Character, Part 1: The Soul (Character Analysis) |
| 20830 | (The Mental Sphere) The Soul's Awareness Of Its Character, Part 2: Negative Patterns Of The Sup-Conscious |
| - | (The Mental Sphere) The Soul's Awareness Of Its Character, Part 3: The Conscious And Its Desire For Change |
1981
Horace Silver - Guides To Growing Up (Silveto SPR 101)
Eddie Harris, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Joe Diorio, guitar; Bob Magnusson, bass; Roy McCurdy, drums; Feather-Weaver Copeland, Mahmu Pearl, vocals.
NYC, September 18 & 19, 1981
| Accepting Responsibility | |
| Reaching Our Goals In Life | |
| Learning To Be Unselfish | |
| Helping Others | |
| Finding Good Rules To Live | |
| By Honesty And Self Control | |
| Managing Your Money The Things That Really Matter |
1983
Horace Silver - Spiritualizing The Senses (Silveto SPR 102)
Bobby Shew, trumpet; Eddie Harris, Ralph Moore, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Bob Maize, bass; Carl Burnett, drums; unidentified vocals.
NYC, January 19, 1983
| Smelling Our Attitude | |
| Seeing With Perception | |
| The Sensitive Touch | |
| Exercising Taste And Good | |
| Judgement | |
| Hearing And Understanding | |
| Moving Forward With Confidence |
Horace Silver - There's No Need To Struggle (Silveto SPR 103)
Bobby Shew, trumpet; Eddie Harris, tenor sax, vocals; Horace Silver, piano, vocals; Bob Maize, bass; Carl Burnett, drums; Feather-Weaver Copeland, Mahmu Pearl, vocals.
NYC, August 25 & September 1, 1983
| I Don't Know What I'm Gonna Do | |
| Don't Dwell On Your Problems | |
| Everything Gonna Be Alright | |
| There's No Need To Struggle | |
| Seeking The Plan | |
| Discovering The Plan | |
| Fulfilling The Plan | |
| Happiness And Contentment |
1985
Horace Silver - Continuity Of Spirit (Silveto SPR 104)
Carl-Saunders, flugelhorn; Buddy Collette, Don Menza, Ray Pizzi, Ernie Watts, flute; Horace Silver, piano; Bob Maize, bass; Carl Burnett, drums; Andy Bey, Julia Waters, Maxine Waters, vocals #5; Chuck Niles And The Los Angeles Modern Strings Orchestra, #5.
NYC, March 25, 1985
| 1. | My Spirit's With You Broaden Your Scope And Expand Your Talents |
| 2. | Let's The Music Heal' Ya |
| 3. | Brother Handy |
| 4. | With Homage To My Mentors |
| 5. | Scott Joplin |
1988 (age 60)
Horace Silver - Music To Ease Your Disease (Silveto SPR 105)
Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Billy Hart, drums; Andy Bey, vocals.
NYC, March 31, 1988
| Prologue | |
| Hangin' Loose | |
| The Respiratory Story | |
| Tie Your Dreams To A Star | |
| Music To Ease Your Disease | |
| Tag | |
| The Philanthropic View | |
| What Is The Sinus-Minus | |
| Epilogue |
1993
Horace Silver - It's Got To Be Funky (Columbia/Legacy CK 53812)
Oscar Brashear, Ron Stout, Bob Summers, trumpet, flugelhorn; Bob McChesney, trombone; Maurice Spears, bass trombone; Suzette Moriarty, French horn; Eddie Harris, Branford Marsalis, tenor sax; Red Holloway, tenor, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Bob Maize, bass; Carl Burnett, drums; Andy Bey, vocals.
NYC, February 8 & 9, 1993
| Funky Bunky | |
| Dufus Rufus | |
| The Lunceford Legacy | |
| The Hillbilly Bebopper | |
| The Walk Around-Look Up And Down Song | |
| It's Got To Be Funky | |
| Basically Blue | |
| Song For My Father | |
| When You're In Love | |
| Put Me In The Basement | |
| Little Mama | |
| Yo' Mama's Mambo |
1994
Horace Silver - Pencil Packin' Papa (CBS/Sony (J) SRCS 7416)
Jeff Bernell, Oscar Brashear, Ron Stout, trumpet, flugelhorn; George Bohanon, trombone; Maurice Spears, bass trombone; Suzette Moriarty, French horn; Horace Silver, piano; Bob Maize, bass; Carl Burnett, drums; O.C. Smith, vocals.
NYC, January 10 & 11, 1994
| Pencil Packin' Papa | |
| I Got The Dancin' Blues | |
| Soul Mates | |
| I Need My Baby | |
| My Mother's Waltz | |
| Red Beans And Rice | |
| Blues For Brother Blue | |
| Let It All Hang Out | |
| Senor Blues | |
| Viva Amour |
Dee Dee Bridgewater - Love And Peace - A Tribute To Horace Silver (Verve 314 527 470-2)
Stephane Belmondo, trumpet; Lionel Belmondo, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Hein Van De Geyn, bass; Andre Ceccarelli, drums; Dee Dee Bridgewater, vocals.
Plus XXX Studios, Paris, France, circa December, 1994
| Nica's Dream | |
| Song For My Father |
1996
Horace Silver - The Hardbop Grandpop (Impulse! IMPD-192)
Claudio Roditi, trumpet, flugelhorn; Steve Turre, trombone; Michael Brecker, tenor sax; Ronnie Cuber, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Lewis Nash, drums.
NYC, February 29-March 1, 1996
| I Want You | |
| The Hippest Cat In Hollywood | |
| Gratitude | |
| Hawkin' | |
| I Got The Blues In Santa Cruz | |
| We've Got Silver At Six | |
| The Hardbop Grandpop | |
| The Lady From Johannesburg | |
| Serenade To A Teakettle | |
| Diggin' On Dexter |
1997
Horace Silver - A Prescription For The Blues (Impulse! IMPD-238)
Randy Brecker, trumpet; Michael Brecker, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
NYC, May 29 & 30, 1997
| A Prescription For The Blues | |
| Whenever Lester Plays The Blues | |
| You Gotta Shake That Thing | |
| Yodel Lady Blues | |
| Brother John And Brother Gene | |
| Free At Last | |
| Walk On | |
| Sunrise In Malibu | |
| Doctor Jazz |
1998 (age 70)
Horace Silver - Jazz...Has...A Sense Of Humor (Verve IMPD-293)
Ryan Kisor, trumpet; Jimmy Greene, tenor, soprano sax; Horace Silver, piano; John Webber, bass; Willie Jones III, drums.
December 17 & 18, 1998
| Satisfaction Guaranteed | |
| The Mama Suite, Part I - Not Enough Mama | |
| The Mama Suite, Part II - Too Much Mama | |
| The Mama Suite, Part III - Just Right Mama | |
| Philley Millie | |
| Ah-Ma-Tell | |
| I Love Annie's Fanny | |
| Gloria | |
| Where Do I Go From Here |