Several early-'50s sessions were culled to produce this must-have collection of pianist Horace Silver in a rare trio setting. Together with longtime partner Art Blakey on drums and the likes of Gene Ramey, Curly Russell, and Percy Heath on bass, Silver masterfully swings through several of his most famous compositions and a few standards. Classic tunes like "Horoscope," "Quicksilver," "Ecaroh," and "Opus de Funk" are given superb readings here as Silver and Blakey display their legendary kinship. Silver's powers of interpretation are in full stride as well, with great standards like "Thou Swell," "I Remember You," and "How About You" getting sparkling, fresh-sounding treatments. Also included in this set are two startling all-percussion jams from Blakey and conga master Sabu Martinez that foreshadow Blakey's groundbreaking Orgy in Rhythm sessions a few years later.
Horace Silver / Horace Silver Trio
Horace Silver Trio, Vol. 1: Spotlight on Drums
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AllMusic Review by Terry Vinyard
Track Listing
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| 9 | 3:43 | Amazon | ||||
| 10 | 3:54 | Amazon | ||||
| 11 | 2:37 | Amazon | ||||
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| 15 | 3:06 | Amazon | ||||
| 16 | 3:02 | Amazon |
