HORACE SILVER QUINTET / SONG FOR MY FATHER LIVE COLLECTION 1965-1969 (3CDR+1DVDR)

Horace Silver - piano
Randy Brecker - trumpet
Carmell Jones - trumpet (CD 1965)
Bill Hardman - trumpet (DVD)
Bennie Maupin - saxophone
Joe Henderson - saxophone (CD 1965)
John Williams - bass
Teddy Smith - bass (CD 1965)
Billy Cobham - drums
Roger Humphries - drums (CD 1965)

CD 1
Live at the Half Note, 1965
1. MO JOE
2. AFRICAN QUEEN
3. CAPE VERDEAN BLUES
4. NUTVILLE
5. QUE PASA

CD 2
1. THE KICKER
2. SONG FOR MY FATHER
Live at the Konzerthaus, Vienna, Austria, November 3, 1968
3. Fade in - NUTVILLE
4. SONG FOR MY FATHER
5. PSYCHEDELIC SALLY

CD 3
Live at the Philharmonie, Berlin, Germany, November 10, 1968
1. Intro
2. THE PREACHER
3. Unknown
4. PSYCHEDELIC SALLY
Live at the International Jazz Festival, July 26, 1969
5. SONG FOR MY FATHER
6. Unknown

DVD 1
Live on "Jazz Omkring Midnat" / Denmark TV, 1968
1. NUTVILLE
2. SONG FOR MY FATHER

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Presenting a heavyweight collection from the pioneer of soul jazz, Horace Silver. This live collection compiles soundboard recordings and pro-shot footage from 1965 to 1969 across three CDs and a DVD. It features a series of superb performances, anchored by the iconic jazz masterpiece "Song for My Father." I referred to this group as the "progenitors of soul-jazz" at the outset, and a glance at the lineup makes it clear why: it includes Randy Brecker—who would go on to become the premier trumpeter in the soul-jazz scene of the 1970s—Bennie Maupin (of The Headhunters), and Billy Cobham—a key architect of the funky sound, known for his work with the Mahavishnu Orchestra and his collaborations with George Duke. The ensemble is further bolstered by the presence of star saxophonist Joe Henderson. Listen closely to each performance, and you will begin to see the "soul" beneath the jazz facade. Billy Cobham’s intense drumming is a particular highlight; his sharp, decisive cymbal work is absolutely steeped in the spirit of soul. Please note that there are some instances of audio noise on the DVD.