Horace Silver Discography

1950 (age 22)

The Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Joe Calloway, bass; Walter Bolden, drums.

NYC, December 10, 1950

R1040Tootsie RollRoost 520, RLP 402, RLP 2207, RLP 2249, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1041Strike Up The Band-
R1042ImaginationRoost RLP 402, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1042 (alt. tk.)-Roost RLP 2258, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1043For Stompers OnlyRoost 522, RLP 402, 7243 8 59622 2 6; Jazztone (Eu) J-1245
R1043 (alt. tk.)Navy BlueRoost RLP 2258, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1044Out Of NowhereRoost 596, RLP 423, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1045'S Wonderful-

* Roost RLP 2207   Stan Getz - The Sound
* Roost RLP 2249   The Greatest Of Stan Getz
* Roost RLP 2258   Stan Getz - The Getz Age
* Jazztone (Eu) J-1245   Various Artists - Modern Jazz Festival   1950s
= Guilde Du Jazz (F) J.1245   Various Artists - Festival Du Jazz Moderne   1950s
* Roost 7243 8 59622 2 6   Stan Getz - The Complete Roost Recordings   1997
* Roost RLP 402   The Stan Getz Quartet Vol. 1   1951
* Roost RLP 423   Stan Getz - Split Kick
* Roost 520   Stan Getz - Tootsie Roll / Strike Up The Band
* Roost 522   Stan Getz - On The Alamo / For Stompers Only
* Roost 596   Stan Getz - Out Of Nowhere / 'S Wonderful   1955

1951

Stan Getz Quartet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Joe Calloway, bass; Walter Bolden, drums.

NYC, January 23, 1951

R1059PennyRoost 556, RLP 417, RLP 2258, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1060Split KickRoost 526, RLP 423, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1060 (alt. tk.)-Roost 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1061It Might As Well Be SpringRoost 550, RLP 423, RLP 2258, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1061 (alt. tk.)-Roost 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1062The Best Thing For YouRoost 526, RLP 423, 7243 8 59622 2 6

* Roost RLP 2258   Stan Getz - The Getz Age
* Roost 7243 8 59622 2 6   Stan Getz - The Complete Roost Recordings   1997
* Roost RLP 417   Stan Getz - Chamber Music
* Roost RLP 423   Stan Getz - Split Kick
* Roost 556   Stan Getz - Penny / Wildwood
* Roost 526   Stan Getz - Split Kick / The Best Thing For You
* Roost 550   Stan Getz - It Might As Well Be Spring / The Song Is You

Stan Getz Quintet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Tommy Potter or Leonard Gaskin, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

NYC, August 15, 1951

R1075Melody ExpressRoost 570, RLP 417, RLP 2258, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1076YvetteRoost 538, RLP 417, RLP 2258, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1077Potter's LuckRoost 538, RLP 417, RLP 2258, OJ 1, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1078The Song Is YouRoost 550, 7243 8 59622 2 6
R1079WildwoodRoost 556, RLP 417, RLP 2258, 7243 8 59622 2 6

* Roost RLP 2258   Stan Getz - The Getz Age
* Roost OJ 1   Various Artists - Operation Jazz
* Roost 7243 8 59622 2 6   Stan Getz - The Complete Roost Recordings   1997
* Roost RLP 417   Stan Getz - Chamber Music
* Roost 570   Stan Getz - Melody Express / These Foolish Things
* Roost 538   Stan Getz - Yvette / Potter's Luck   1952
* Roost 550   Stan Getz - It Might As Well Be Spring / The Song Is You
* Roost 556   Stan Getz - Penny / Wildwood

1952

Stan Getz Quintet

Stan Getz, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Jimmy Raney, guitar; Gene Ramey, bass; Connie Kay, drums.

Birdland, NYC, April 5, 1952

Potter's LuckAlto AL 704
I Can't Get Started-
Parker 51 (mistitled as Cherokee)-

* Alto AL 704   Stan Getz - That Top Tenor Technician   1970s

Lou Donaldson Quartet

Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, June 20, 1952

BN440-0 tk.1Roccus (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 81537 2
BN440-1 tk.2RoccusBlue Note 1598, BLP 5021, BLP 1537
BN442-2 tk.7Cheek To Cheek (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 81537 2
BN443-0 tk.8Lou's Blues (alternate take)-
BN443-1 tk.9Lou's BluesBlue Note 1599, BLP 5021, BLP 1537
BN442-4 tk.11Cheek To CheekBlue Note 1598, BLP 5021, BLP 1537
BN441-2 tk.12Things We Did Last SummerBlue Note 1599, BLP 5021, (J) BNJ-61008/10, CDP 7 81537 2

* Blue Note BLP 1537   Lou Donaldson Quartet/Quintet/Sextet   1957
= Blue Note CDP 7 81537 2   -   1988
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10   Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series   1984
* Blue Note BLP 5021   Lou Donaldson - New Faces-New Sounds   1953
* Blue Note 1598   Lou Donaldson - Roccus / Cheek To Cheek   1952
* Blue Note 1599   Lou Donaldson - Things We Did Last Summer / Lou's Blues   1952

Terry Gibbs Sextet

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 SBrunswick BL 54000; Coral CDMSP 806
You Don't Know What Love Is-

* Brunswick BL 54000   Mary Lou Williams, Billy Taylor, Terry Gibbs - Jazz Time U.S.A. Vol. 1
* Coral CDMSP 806   Terry Gibbs All Stars

Horace Silver Trio

Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, October 9, 1952

BN448 tk.1HoroscopeBlue Note BLP 5018, BLP 1520, BN-LA474-H2
BN449-1 tk.5SafariBlue Note 1608, BLP 5018, BLP 1520, BLP 1001, BN-LA474-H2
BN450-6 tk.15Thou SwellBlue Note 1608, BLP 5018, BN-LA474-H2, (J) LNJ-70108, (J) BNJ-61005, CDP 7 81520 2
BN451Yeah!rejected

* Blue Note BLP 1520   Horace Silver Trio And Art Blakey-Sabu   1956
= Blue Note BST 81520 (pseudo stereo)   -
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70108   -   1977
= Blue Note CDP 7 81520 2   -   1989
* Blue Note BN-LA474-H2   Horace Silver - The Trio Sides   1976
* Blue Note BLP 1001   Various Artists - 25 Years Blue Note: Anniversary Album   1964
= Blue Note BLP 2001, BST 82001   Various Artists - Blue Note Gems Of Jazz: Limited Edition   1967
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61005   Horace Silver Rare Tracks - Senor Blues   1984
* Blue Note BLP 5018   Horace Silver - New Faces-New Sounds   1953
= Vogue (E) LDE 065, (F) LD 176   Horace Silver Trio   1954
* Blue Note 1608   Horace Silver - Safari / Thou Swell   1952

Horace Silver Trio

Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, October 20, 1952

BN452-1 tk.2QuicksilverBlue Note BLP 5018, BN-LA474-H2, (J) LNJ-70108, (J) BNJ-61005, CDP 7 81520 2
BN453-2 tk.6EcarohBlue Note BLP 5018, BLP 1520, BN-LA474-H2
BN454-0 tk.7Yeah!-
BN455-3 tk.11Knowledge BoxBlue Note BLP 5018, BN-LA474-H2, (J) LNJ-70108, (J) BNJ-61005, CDP 7 81520 2
BN456-3 tk.15Prelude To A KissBlue Note BLP 5018, BLP 1520, BN-LA474-H2

* Blue Note BN-LA474-H2   Horace Silver - The Trio Sides   1976
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61005   Horace Silver Rare Tracks - Senor Blues   1984
* Blue Note BLP 1520   Horace Silver Trio And Art Blakey-Sabu   1956
= Blue Note BST 81520 (pseudo stereo)   -
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70108   -   1977
= Blue Note CDP 7 81520 2   -   1989
* Blue Note BLP 5018   Horace Silver - New Faces-New Sounds   1953
= Vogue (E) LDE 065, (F) LD 176   Horace Silver Trio   1954

The Lou Donaldson Quintet

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.1Sweet JuiceBlue Note 1609, BLP 5021, BLP 1537
2. BN459-1 tk.8Down HomeBlue Note 1610, BLP 5021, BLP 1537
3. BN460-1 tk.10The Best Things In Life Are FreeBlue Note 1609, BLP 5021, BLP 1537
4. BN458-5 tk.12If I Love AgainBlue Note 1610, BLP 5021, BLP 1537

* Blue Note BLP 1537   Lou Donaldson Quartet/Quintet/Sextet   1957
= Blue Note CDP 7 81537 2   -   1988
* Blue Note BLP 5021   Lou Donaldson - New Faces-New Sounds   1953
* Blue Note 1609   Lou Donaldson - Sweet Juice / The Best Things In Life Are Free   1953
* Blue Note 1610   Lou Donaldson - Down Home / If I Love Again   1953

1953

Lester Young Quintet

Jesse Drakes, trumpet; Lester Young, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Franklin Skeete, bass; Connie Kay, drums.

Birdland, NYC, January 15, 1953

Lullaby Of BirdlandPhilology (It) 214 W 8
Up 'N' Adam-
Too Marvelous For Words-

* Philology (It) 214 W 8   Lester Young - Prez's Hat Vol. 3

Sonny Stitt With Johnny Richards' Orchestra

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

1156-2Sancho PanzaRoost 571, RLP 415
1157-2Sweet And LovelyRoost 576, RLP 415
1158-1If I Could Be With You One Hour TonightRoost 571, RLP 415
1159-2Hooke's ToursRoost 576, RLP 415

* Roost RLP 415   Sonny Stitt Playing Arrangements From The Pen Of Johnny Richards   1953
= Mosaic MD9-208   The Complete Roost Sonny Stitt Studio Sessions   2001
* Roost 571   Sonny Stitt - Sancho Panza / If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight   1953
* Roost 576   Sonny Stitt - Sweet And Lovely / Hooke's Tours   1953

Howard McGhee Sextet

Howard McGhee, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax, flute #1-6; Horace Silver, piano; Tal Farlow, guitar; Percy Heath, bass; Walter Bolden, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, May 20, 1953

1. BN483-2 tk.3ShabozzBlue Note BLP 5024
2. BN484-2 tk.6Tranquillity-
3. BN485-1 tk.8Futurity-
4. BN486-0 tk.9Jarm (fast version)Blue Note 7243 4 95748 2 3
5. BN486-1 tk.10JarmBlue Note BLP 5024
6. BN487-1 tk.12Ittapanna-
7. BN488-2 tk.15Goodbye-

* Blue Note BLP 5024   Howard McGhee Vol. 2   1953
= Blue Note (J) K18P-9274   Howard McGhee All Stars/Howard McGhee Sextet   1983
= Blue Note 7243 4 95748 2 3   Howard McGhee Vol. 2 / Tal Farlow Quartet   1998

Al Cohn Quintet

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' YaProgressive PLP 3004; Savoy XP 8122, MG 15036, MG 12048
Jane Street-
Ah-MooreProgressive PLP 3004; Savoy XP 8123, MG 15036, MG 12048
That's What You Think (master)-
That's What You Think - 1Savoy SJL 1126

* Savoy MG 12048   Al Cohn's Tones   1956
= Savoy SJL 1126   The Progressive Al Cohn   1979
* Progressive PLP 3004   Al Cohn Quintet   1950s
* Savoy MG 15036   The Al Cohn Quintet   1954
* Savoy XP 8122   Al Cohn Quintet Vol. 1
* Savoy XP 8123   Al Cohn Quintet Vol. 2

Lester Young Quintet

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' AdamAmbrosia AMB 60
I Can't Get Started-
Lester Leaps In-

* Ambrosia AMB 60   Lester Young - The President Volume Six Of Six

Lester Young Quintet

same personnel.

Birdland, NYC, July 11, 1953

Lullaby Of Birdland (theme)Ambrosia AMB 60
Indiana-
In A Little Spanish Town-
New D.B. Blues-

* Ambrosia AMB 60   Lester Young - The President Volume Six Of Six

Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Ramey, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Birdland, NYC, October 31, 1953

An Oscar For OscarSession Disc 110; Royal Jazz (D) RJD 515
If I Love AgainSession Disc 110
Split KickRoyal Jazz (D) RJD 515
Get Happy-
Lullaby Of Birdland-

* Session Disc 110   Hooray For Milt Jackson, John Lewis, Art Blakey, Kenny Dorham   1970s
* Royal Jazz (D) RJD 515   Kenny Dorham - 1953-1956-1964   1990

Horace Silver Trio / Art Blakey-Sabu

Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

WOR Studios, NYC, November 23, 1953

BN534-2 tk.6Opus De FunkBlue Note 1625, BLP 5034, BLP 1520, BN-LA402-H2, BN-LA474-H2
BN535-1 tk.9Day In, Day OutBlue Note 1625, BLP 5034, BLP 1520, BN-LA474-H2
BN537-1 tk.14I Remember YouBlue Note BLP 5034, BLP 1520, BN-LA474-H2
BN538-0 tk.15Silverware-
BN539-0 tk.18How About You-
BN540-0 tk.21BuhainaBlue Note BLP 5034, BN-LA474-H2, (J) LNJ-70108, (J) BNJ-61005, CDP 7 81520 2

* Blue Note BLP 1520   Horace Silver Trio And Art Blakey-Sabu   1956
= Blue Note BST 81520 (pseudo stereo)   -
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70108   -   1977
= Blue Note CDP 7 81520 2   -   1989
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note BN-LA474-H2   Horace Silver - The Trio Sides   1976
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61005   Horace Silver Rare Tracks - Senor Blues   1984
* Blue Note BLP 5034   Horace Silver Trio Vol. 2/Art Blakey-Sabu - Spotlight On Drums   1954
* Blue Note 1625   Horace Silver - Opus De Funk / Day In, Day Out   1954

1954

Art Farmer Quintet

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. 552WisteriaPrestige PRLP 177; New Jazz PRNJ 8258; Prestige P-24032
2. 553Soft Shoe-
3. 554Confab In Tempo-
4. 555I'll Take Romance-

* New Jazz PRNJ 8258   Art Farmer - Early Art   1961
= Prestige PRST 7665   -   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-880-2   -   1996
* Prestige P-24032   Art Farmer - Farmer's Market   1973
* Prestige PRLP 177   Art Farmer   1954

Art Blakey Quintet

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

Pee Wee Marquette's intro
tk.1Wee-Dot (alternate take)Blue Note BN-LA473-J2, (J) BNJ-61002, CDP 7 46519 2; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4
tk.2Now's The TimeBlue Note 45-1678, BLP 5039, BLP 1522
tk.3Quicksilverrejected

* Blue Note BN-LA473-J2   Art Blakey - Live Messengers   1978
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61002   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 3   1984
= Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1602   -   1996
* Blue Note BLP 1522   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 2   1956
= Blue Note BST 81522 (pseudo stereo)   -   1971
= Blue Note (J) NR-8839   -   1970
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70092   -   1976
= Blue Note CDP 7 46520 2   -   1987
= Mosaic MR5-104   The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown   1984
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4   Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings   1995
* Blue Note CDP 7 46519 2   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 1   1987
* Blue Note BLP 5039   Art Blakey Quintet - A Night At Birdland Vol. 3   1954
* Blue Note 45-1678   Art Blakey - Now's The Time Parts 1 & 2   1956

Art Blakey Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet; Lou Donaldson, alto sax #1,3; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.

Birdland, NYC, 2nd set, February 21, 1954

1. tk.4ConfirmationBlue Note BLP 5039, BLP 1522
2. tk.5Once In A WhileBlue Note 45-1656, BLP 5037, BLP 1521
3. tk.6MayrehBlue Note BLP 5038, BLP 1521

* Blue Note BLP 1522   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 2   1956
= Blue Note BST 81522 (pseudo stereo)   -   1971
= Blue Note (J) NR-8839   -   1970
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70092   -   1976
= Blue Note CDP 7 46520 2   -   1987
= Mosaic MR5-104   The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown   1984
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4   Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings   1995
* Blue Note BLP 1521   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 1   1956
= Blue Note BST 81521 (pseudo stereo), (J) NR-8838   -   1970
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70091   -   1976
= Blue Note CDP 7 46519 2   -   1987
= Mosaic MR5-104   The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown   1984
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4   Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings   1995
* Blue Note BLP 5039   Art Blakey Quintet - A Night At Birdland Vol. 3   1954
* Blue Note BLP 5037   Art Blakey Quintet - A Night At Birdland Vol. 1   1954
* Blue Note BLP 5038   Art Blakey Quintet - A Night At Birdland Vol. 2   1954
* Blue Note 45-1656   Art Blakey, Clifford Brown - Quicksilver / Once In A While   1956

Art Blakey Quintet

Clifford Brown, trumpet #1,3,4; Lou Donaldson, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Pee Wee Marquette, announcer.

Birdland, NYC, 3rd set, February 21, 1954

1. tk.7Our Delightrejected
2. tk.8If I Had YouBlue Note 45-1657, BLP 5039, BLP 1522
3. tk.9Split KickBlue Note BLP 5037, BLP 1521
4. tk.10Lou's BluesBlue Note (J) BNJ-61002, CDP 7 46520 2; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4

* Blue Note BLP 1522   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 2   1956
= Blue Note BST 81522 (pseudo stereo)   -   1971
= Blue Note (J) NR-8839   -   1970
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70092   -   1976
= Blue Note CDP 7 46520 2   -   1987
= Mosaic MR5-104   The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown   1984
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4   Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings   1995
* Blue Note BLP 1521   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 1   1956
= Blue Note BST 81521 (pseudo stereo), (J) NR-8838   -   1970
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70091   -   1976
= Blue Note CDP 7 46519 2   -   1987
= Mosaic MR5-104   The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown   1984
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4   Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings   1995
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61002   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 3   1984
= Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1602   -   1996
* Blue Note BLP 5039   Art Blakey Quintet - A Night At Birdland Vol. 3   1954
* Blue Note BLP 5037   Art Blakey Quintet - A Night At Birdland Vol. 1   1954
* Blue Note 45-1657   Art Blakey, Clifford Brown - Wee-Dot / Art Blakey, Lou Donaldson - If I Had You   1956

Art Blakey Quintet

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.11Wee-Dotrejected
tk.12A Night In TunisiaBlue Note BLP 5038, BLP 1521, (J) BNJ-71106
tk.13Quicksilver (alternate take)Blue Note BLP 1522
tk.14Confirmationrejected

* Blue Note BLP 1521   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 1   1956
= Blue Note BST 81521 (pseudo stereo), (J) NR-8838   -   1970
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70091   -   1976
= Blue Note CDP 7 46519 2   -   1987
= Mosaic MR5-104   The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown   1984
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4   Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings   1995
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-71106   Various Artists - Soho Blue
* Blue Note BLP 1522   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 2   1956
= Blue Note BST 81522 (pseudo stereo)   -   1971
= Blue Note (J) NR-8839   -   1970
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70092   -   1976
= Blue Note CDP 7 46520 2   -   1987
= Mosaic MR5-104   The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown   1984
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4   Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings   1995
* Blue Note BLP 5038   Art Blakey Quintet - A Night At Birdland Vol. 2   1954

Art Blakey Quintet

same personnel.

Birdland, NYC, 5th set, February 21, 1954

tk.15Blues (Improvisation)Blue Note (J) NR-8838, (J) LNJ-70091, BN-LA473-J2, (J) BNJ-61002, CDP 7 46519 2; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4
tk.16The Way You Look TonightBlue Note (J) NR-8839, (J) LNJ-70092, BN-LA473-J2, (J) BNJ-61002, CDP 7 46520 2; Mosaic MR5-104; Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4
tk.17Wee-DotBlue Note 45-1657, BLP 5038, BLP 1522
tk.18QuicksilverBlue Note 45-1656, BLP 5037, BLP 1521
Lullaby Of Birdland (finale)

* Blue Note BN-LA473-J2   Art Blakey - Live Messengers   1978
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61002   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 3   1984
= Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1602   -   1996
* Blue Note BLP 1522   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 2   1956
= Blue Note BST 81522 (pseudo stereo)   -   1971
= Blue Note (J) NR-8839   -   1970
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70092   -   1976
= Blue Note CDP 7 46520 2   -   1987
= Mosaic MR5-104   The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown   1984
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4   Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings   1995
* Blue Note BLP 1521   Art Blakey - A Night At Birdland Volume 1   1956
= Blue Note BST 81521 (pseudo stereo), (J) NR-8838   -   1970
= Blue Note (J) LNJ-70091   -   1976
= Blue Note CDP 7 46519 2   -   1987
= Mosaic MR5-104   The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings Of Clifford Brown   1984
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 34195 2 4   Clifford Brown - The Complete Blue Note And Pacific Jazz Recordings   1995
* Blue Note BLP 5038   Art Blakey Quintet - A Night At Birdland Vol. 2   1954
* Blue Note BLP 5037   Art Blakey Quintet - A Night At Birdland Vol. 1   1954
* Blue Note 45-1657   Art Blakey, Clifford Brown - Wee-Dot / Art Blakey, Lou Donaldson - If I Had You   1956
* Blue Note 45-1656   Art Blakey, Clifford Brown - Quicksilver / Once In A While   1956

Miles Davis Quartet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 6, 1954

BN548-3 tk.4Take-OffBlue Note BLP 5040, BLP 1502, CDP 7 81501 2
BN549-0 tk.6Lazy SusanBlue Note 45-1649, BLP 5040, BLP 1502, CDP 7 81501 2
BN550-0 tk.8The LeapBlue Note 45-1650, BLP 5040, BLP 1502, CDP 7 81501 2
BN551-0 tk.9Well You Needn'tBlue Note 45-1633, BLP 5040, BLP 1502, CDP 7 81501 2
BN552-0 tk.10WeirdoBlue Note 45-1650, BLP 5040, BLP 1502, CDP 7 81501 2
BN553-1 tk.12It Never Entered My MindBlue Note BLP 5040, BLP 1502, BST 89903, CDP 7 81501 2

* Blue Note BLP 1502   Miles Davis Volume 2   1956
= Blue Note BST 81502 (pseudo stereo)   -   1968
* Blue Note BST 89903   Various Artists - Blue Note's Three Decades Of Jazz Volume 1: 1949-1959   1969
= Blue Note BN-LA159-G2   Various Artists - A Decade Of Jazz Volume Two: 1949-1959   1973+
* Blue Note CDP 7 81501 2   Miles Davis Volume 1   1988
* Blue Note BLP 5040   Miles Davis Vol. 3   1954
* Blue Note 45-1649   Miles Davis - Tempus Fugit / Lazy Susan   1956
* Blue Note 45-1650   Miles Davis - The Leap / Weirdo   1956
* Blue Note 45-1633   Miles Davis - Well You Needn't / Donna   1956

Miles Davis Quartet

same personnel.

Beltone Studios, NYC, March 15, 1954

556FourPrestige 898, prEP 1360, PRLP-161, PRLP 7054, PRST 7822, P-24052, P-24077
557That Ole Devil Called Love (as Old Devil Moon)Prestige 898, 45-376, prEP 1360, PRLP-161, PRLP 7054, PR 7352, PRST 7822, P-24077
558Blue HazePrestige 893, prEP 1360, PRLP-161, PRLP 7054, PRST 7822, PRST-24012

* Prestige PRLP 7054   Miles Davis - Blue Haze   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-093   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-093-2   -   1988
* Prestige PRST 7822   Miles Davis - Miles Ahead!   1970
* Prestige P-24052   Various Artists - Piano Giants Vol. I   1975
* Prestige P-24077   Miles Davis - Tune Up   1977
* Prestige PR 7352, PRST 7352   Miles Davis Plays For Lovers   1965
* Prestige PRST-24012   Miles Davis - Tallest Trees   1972
* Prestige PRLP-161   Miles Davis Quartet   1954
* Prestige prEP 1360   Miles Davis Quartet   1954
* Prestige 45-376   Miles Davis - You Don't Know What Love Is / That Old Devil Moon   1965
* Prestige 898   Miles Davis - Four / That Ole Devil Called Love   1954
* Prestige 893   Miles Davis - Blue Haze Parts 1 & 2   1954

Art Blakey Quartet

Henry Durant, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

NYC, March 24, 1954

10397In The BasementEmArcy 16007, (J) 195J-10085, (J) EJD-3075
10398Try A Little TendernessEmArcy (J) 195J-10085, (J) EJD-3075
10399Little Girl BlueEmArcy 16007, (J) 195J-10085, (J) EJD-3075
10400On The RoofEmArcy (J) 195J-10085, (J) EJD-3075

* EmArcy (J) 195J-10085   The Complete Art Blakey On EmArcy   1987
* EmArcy (J) EJD-3075   The Complete Art Blakey On EmArcy   1990
* EmArcy 16007, 16007x45   Art Blakey - In The Basement / Little Girl Blue

Miles Davis Quintet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Dave Schildkraut, alto sax #1,3,4; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 3, 1954

1. 559SolarPrestige prEP 1372, PRLP 185, PRLP 7076, PR 7457, P-24077
2. 560You Don't Know What Love IsPrestige 45-376, prEP 1372, PRLP 185, PRLP 7076, PR 7352, P-24077
3. 561Love Me Or Leave MePrestige PRLP 7076, P-24077
4. 562I'll Remember AprilPrestige prEP 1367, PRLP 185, PRLP 7054, P-24077

* Prestige PRLP 7076   Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin'   1957
= Prestige PRST 7608   Miles Davis - Walkin'   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-213   Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin'   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-213-2   -   1987
* Prestige PR 7457, PRST 7457   Miles Davis Greatest Hits   1966
* Prestige P-24077   Miles Davis - Tune Up   1977
* Prestige PR 7352, PRST 7352   Miles Davis Plays For Lovers   1965
* Prestige PRLP 7054   Miles Davis - Blue Haze   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-093   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-093-2   -   1988
* Prestige PRLP 185   Miles Davis Quintet   1954
* Prestige prEP 1372   Miles Davis Quintet   1955
* Prestige prEP 1367   Miles Davis Quintet   not released
* Prestige 45-376   Miles Davis - You Don't Know What Love Is / That Old Devil Moon   1965

Miles Davis All Star Sextet

Miles Davis, trumpet; Jay Jay Johnson, trombone; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, April 29, 1954

568Blue 'N' BoogiePrestige prEP 1358, PRLP 182, PRLP 7076, P-24077
569Walkin'Prestige 45-157, prEP 1357, PRLP 182, PRLP 7076, PR 7457, P-24077

* Prestige PRLP 7076   Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin'   1957
= Prestige PRST 7608   Miles Davis - Walkin'   1969
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-213   Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin'   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-213-2   -   1987
* Prestige P-24077   Miles Davis - Tune Up   1977
* Prestige PR 7457, PRST 7457   Miles Davis Greatest Hits   1966
* Prestige PRLP 182   Miles Davis All Star Sextet   1954
* Prestige prEP 1358   Miles Davis All Stars   1954
* Prestige prEP 1357   Miles Davis All Star Sextet   1954
* Prestige 45-157   Miles Davis - Walkin' Parts 1 & 2   1959

Phil Urso - Bob Brookmeyer Quintet

Bob Brookmeyer, trombone; Phil Urso, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Beltone Studios, NYC, April 30, 1954

SPU4513Chik-etaSavoy XP 8118, MG 15041, MG-12056, SJL 2236
SPU4514Wizzard's Gizzards-
SPU4515Stop Watch-
SPU4516Ozzie's Ode-

* Savoy MG-12056   The Philosophy Of Urso   1956
* Savoy SJL 2236   Various Artists - Brothers And Other Mothers Vol. 2   1979
* Savoy MG 15041   Phil Urso - Bob Brookmeyer Quintet   1954
* Savoy XP 8118   Phil Urso, Bob Brookmeyer - Urso And Brookmeyer Vol. 1

The Art Farmer Quintet Featuring Gigi Gryce

Art Farmer, trumpet; Gigi Gryce, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 19, 1954

574A Night At Tony'sPrestige PRLP 181, PRLP 7085, P-24032
575Blue Concept-
576DeltitnuPrestige PRLP 181, PRLP 7085
577Stupendous-Lee-

* Prestige PRLP 7085   When Farmer Met Gryce   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-072   -   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-072-2   -   1994
* Prestige P-24032   Art Farmer - Farmer's Market   1973
* Prestige PRLP 181   Art Farmer Quintet   1954

Terry Pollard Septet And Clark Terry Septet

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 ChickMGM E-255; Verve 314 537 754-2
2.Mamblues-
3.The Man I Love-
4.Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)-

* Verve 314 537 754-2   Clark Terry
* MGM E-255   Clark Terry And His Septet, Terry Pollard And Her Septet - Cats vs Chicks - A Jazz Battle Of The Sexes   1954

The Art Farmer Septet

Art Farmer, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, trombone; Charlie Rouse, tenor sax; Danny Bank, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Arthur Taylor, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 7, 1954

582Evening In ParisPrestige 894, PRLP 7031, P-24032
583WildwoodPrestige 891, PRLP 7031, P-24032
584Elephant WalkPrestige 894, PRLP 7031, P-24032
585TiajuanaPrestige 891, PRLP 7031

* Prestige PRLP 7031   The Art Farmer Septet   1956
= New Jazz NJLP 8278   Art Farmer - Work Of Art   1963
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-054   The Art Farmer Septet   1983
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-054-2   -   1993
* Prestige P-24032   Art Farmer - Farmer's Market   1973
* Prestige 894   Art Farmer - Evening In Paris / Elephant Walk   1954
* Prestige 891   Art Farmer - Wildwood / Tiajuana   1954

The Milt Jackson Quintet

Henry Boozier, trumpet; Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 16, 1954

586Opus De FunkPrestige prEP 1356, PRLP 183, PRLP 7059, PRST 7655, P-24048
587I've Lost Your LovePrestige prEP 1365, PRLP 183, PRLP 7059, PRST 7655, P-24048
588Buhaina-
589SomaPrestige prEP 1356, PRLP 183, PRLP 7059, PRST 7655, P-24048

* Prestige PRLP 7059   Modern Jazz Quartet, Milt Jackson Quintet - MJQ   1956
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-125   -   1984
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-125-2   -   1989
* Prestige PRST 7655   The Complete Milt Jackson With Horace Silver   1969
* Prestige P-24048   Milt Jackson - Opus De Funk   1975
* Prestige PRLP 183   Milt Jackson Quintet   1954
* Prestige prEP 1356   Milt Jackson Quintet   1954
* Prestige prEP 1365   Milt Jackson Quintet Vol. 2   1955

Miles Davis And The Modern Jazz Giants

Miles Davis, trumpet; Sonny Rollins, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 29, 1954

590AireginPrestige PRLP 187, LP 7109, PRST 7847, PRST-24012
591Oleo-
592-1But Not For Me (take 1)Prestige 915, PRLP 187, LP 7109, PRST 7847, PRST-24012
592-2But Not For Me (take 2)Prestige LP 7109, PRST 7847, P-24077
593DoxyPrestige PRLP 187, LP 7109, PRST 7847, PRST-24012

* Prestige LP 7109   Miles Davis - Bags Groove   1957
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-245   -   1986
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-245-2   -   1987
= Prestige PRES 16-3   Miles Davis & The Modern Jazz Giants   1957
* Prestige PRST 7847   Miles Davis - Oleo   1971
* Prestige PRST-24012   Miles Davis - Tallest Trees   1972
* Prestige P-24077   Miles Davis - Tune Up   1977
* Prestige PRLP 187   Miles Davis With Sonny Rollins   1954
* Prestige 915   Miles Davis - But Not For Me / no info   1955

Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers

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.3Room 608Blue Note 45-1631, BLP 5058, BLP 1518
tk.6Creepin' In-
tk.8Doodlin'Blue Note 45-1630, BLP 5058, BLP 1518, BST 84325
tk.10Stop TimeBlue Note BLP 5058, BLP 1518

* Blue Note BLP 1518   Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers   1956
= Blue Note BST 81518 (pseudo stereo)   -
= Blue Note CDP 7 46140 2   -   1987
* Blue Note BST 84325   The Best Of Horace Silver   1969
* Blue Note BLP 5058   Horace Silver Quintet (Volume 3)   1955
* Blue Note 45-1631   Horace Silver - Room 608 / Creepin' In   1956
* Blue Note 45-1630   Horace Silver - The Preacher / Doodlin'   1956

1955

Clark Terry Septet

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

11094Double PlayEmArcy MG-36007
11095Slow Boat-
11096SwahiliEmArcy MG-36007, DEM-2
11097Co-opEmArcy MG-36007

* EmArcy MG-36007   Clark Terry   1955
= EmArcy (J) 195J-10107   Clark Terry + 5   1988
= Verve 314 537 754-2   Clark Terry
= Universal (J) UCCM-9104   -   2002
* EmArcy DEM-2   Various Artists - Jazz Of Two Decades

Clark Terry Septet

same personnel.

Fine Sound, NYC, January 4, 1955

11098The CountessEmArcy MG-36007
11099Chuckles-
11100Tuma-
11101Kitten-

* EmArcy MG-36007   Clark Terry   1955
= EmArcy (J) 195J-10107   Clark Terry + 5   1988
= Verve 314 537 754-2   Clark Terry
= Universal (J) UCCM-9104   -   2002

Kenny Dorham Sextet

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.2Venetia's DanceBlue Note BLP 1535
tk.6K.D.'s Motion-
tk.9K.D.'s Cab Ride (Echo Of Spring)Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10, CDP 7 46815 2, (J) TOCJ-1601
tk.12The VillaBlue Note BLP 1535

* Blue Note BLP 1535   Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban   1957
= Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2   -   1987
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61008/10   Various Artists - The Other Side Of Blue Note 1500 Series   1984
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1601   Various Artists - Blue Trails: The Rare Tracks   1996

Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 6, 1955

tk.3HippyBlue Note BLP 5062, BLP 1518
tk.5To Whom It May Concern-
tk.9Hankerin'-
tk.13The PreacherBlue Note 45-1630, BLP 5062, BLP 1518, BST 84325

* Blue Note BLP 1518   Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers   1956
= Blue Note BST 81518 (pseudo stereo)   -
= Blue Note CDP 7 46140 2   -   1987
* Blue Note BST 84325   The Best Of Horace Silver   1969
* Blue Note BLP 5062   Horace Silver Quintet (Volume 4)   1955
* Blue Note 45-1630   Horace Silver - The Preacher / Doodlin'   1956

Hank Mobley Quartet

Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 27, 1955

tk.2Walkin' The Fence (alternate take)Blue Note (J) CJ28-5128; Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.3Walkin' The FenceBlue Note BLP 5066; Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.5Avila & Tequila-
tk.6Hank's Pranks (alternate take)Blue Note (J) CJ28-5128; Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.8Hank's PranksBlue Note BLP 5066; Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.10Just Coolin'-
tk.12My Sin-
tk.14Love For Sale-

* Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181   The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions   1998
* Blue Note BLP 5066   Hank Mobley Quartet   1955
= Blue Note (J) CJ28-5128   -
= Blue Note (J) K18P-9276   George Wallington And His Band/Hank Mobley Quartet   1983

Kenny Dorham Nonet

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 #1,2,4.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 29, 1955

1. tk.2Minor's Holiday (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2
2. tk.3Minor's HolidayBlue Note BLP 5065, BLP 1535
3. tk.5Basheer's Dream-
4. tk.7AfrodisiaBlue Note BLP 5065, BLP 1535, (J) BNJ-71106
5. tk.8Lotus FlowerBlue Note BLP 5065, BLP 1535

* Blue Note BLP 1535   Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban   1957
= Blue Note CDP 7 46815 2   -   1987
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-71106   Various Artists - Soho Blue
* Blue Note BLP 5065   Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban   1955

Milt Jackson Quartet

Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Percy Heath, bass; Connie Kay, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 20, 1955

735I Wonder WhyPrestige PRLP 7003, PRST 7655, P-24048
736I Should Care-
737My Funny Valentine-
738StonewallPrestige 45-102, PRLP 7003, PRST 7655, P-24048
739MoonrayPrestige PRLP 7003, PRST 7655, P-24048
740The Nearness Of You-

* Prestige PRLP 7003   Milt Jackson   1955
= Prestige PRLP 7224   The Milt Jackson Quartet Featuring Horace Silver - Soul Pioneers   1962
= Original Jazz Classics OJC-001   Milt Jackson   1982
= Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-001-2   -   1987
= Prestige PRES 16-1   Modern Jazz Quartet, Milt Jackson Quartet - Concorde   1957
* Prestige PRST 7655   The Complete Milt Jackson With Horace Silver   1969
* Prestige P-24048   Milt Jackson - Opus De Funk   1975
* Prestige 45-102   Milt Jackson - Stonewall Parts 1 & 2   1957

Jay Jay Johnson Quintet

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.2Pennies From Heaven (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 81506 2
tk.3Pennies From HeavenBlue Note 45-1632, BLP 5070, BLP 1506
tk.6ViscosityBlue Note BLP 5070, BLP 1506
tk.7Viscosity (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 81506 2
tk.9You're Mine YouBlue Note BLP 5070, BLP 1506
tk.11Daylie Double-
tk.15Groovin'Blue Note 45-1632, BLP 5070, BLP 1506
tk.16Portrait Of JennieBlue Note BLP 5070, BLP 1506
tk.18Daylie Double (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 81506 2

* Blue Note BLP 1506   The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Volume 2   1956
= Blue Note BST 81506 (pseudo stereo)   -   1975
= Blue Note CDP 7 81506 2   -   1989
* Blue Note BLP 5070   The Eminent Jay Jay Johnson Vol. 3   1955
* Blue Note 45-1632   Jay Jay Johnson - Groovin' / Pennies From Heaven   1956

Kenny Clarke Septet

Nat Adderley, cornet #1,2,4-6; Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,4,5; Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax #1,4,5, flute #6; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Beltone Studios, NYC, June 28, 1955

1. SKC6981With Apologies To OscarSavoy MG 12017
2. SKC6982Hear Me Talkin' To YaSavoy 45-4514, MG 12017, MG-12125
3. SKC6983Willow Weep For MeSavoy MG 12017
4. SKC6984Bohemia After DarkSavoy 45-4514, MG 12017, MG-12126
5. SKC6985ChasmSavoy MG 12017
6. SKC6986Late Entry-

Nat Adderley, cornet; Donald Byrd, trumpet #1-4; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax #1-4, flute #5; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

1. SKC6981-1With Apologies To Oscar (alternate take 1)Savoy Jazz SJL 1195
2. SKC6981-2With Apologies To Oscar (alternate take 2)-
3. SKC6984-1Bohemia After Dark (alternate take 1)-
4. SKC6985-3Chasm (alternate take)-
5. SKC6986-4Late Entry (alternate take)-

* Savoy MG 12017   The Jazz Corner Of The Village Cafe Bohemia Featuring Kenny Clarke, Horace Silver, Paul Chambers, Nat Adderley, Julian "Cannon Ball" Adderley, Donald Byrd, Jerome Richardson   1955
= Savoy MG 12017 (later)   Kenny Clarke, "Cannonball" Adderley, Horace Silver, Donald Byrd, Nat Adderley, Jerome Richardson, Paul Chambers - Bohemia After Dark
= Savoy SJL 2206   Cannonball Adderley - Spontaneous Combustion: The Savoy Sessions   1976
* Savoy MG-12125   Various Artists - The Many Faces Of The Blues   1958
* Savoy MG-12126   Various Artists - The Jazz Hour   1958
* Savoy Jazz SJL 1195   Cannonball Adderley - Discoveries   1987
* Savoy 45-4514   Kenny Clarke - Hear Me Talkin' To Ya / Bohemia After Dark   1955

Nat Adderley Quintet

Nat Adderley, cornet; Cannonball Adderley, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Paul Chambers, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.

NYC, September 6, 1955

W201Fort LauderdaleWing MGW-60000
W202Sun DanceWing MGW-60000; EmArcy MG-36085
W203Friday NiteWing MGW-60000
W204Blues For Bohemia-
W205Watermelon-
W206Little Joanie WalksWing MGW-60000; EmArcy MG-36085
W207Two BrothersWing MGW-60000
W208I Should Care-
W209Crazy Baby-
W210New Arrivals-

* Wing MGW-60000   Introducing Nat Adderley   1955
= EmArcy MG-36091   -   1956
= Verve 314 543 828-2   -
* EmArcy MG-36085   Various Artists - The Young Ones Of Jazz   1956

Gigi Gryce Orchestra

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, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, October 22, 1955

118Social CallSignal S 1201
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.

122SpeculationSignal S 1201; Metronome (Swd) MEP 435
121In A Meditating Mood-
120Smoke SignalSignal S 1201
123Kerry DanceSignal S 1201; Metronome (Swd) MEP 435

* Signal S 1201   Gigi Gryce Orchestra & Quartet   1955
= Savoy MG 12137   Gigi Gryce - Nica's Tempo   1959
= Savoy SJL 2231   Gigi Gryce, Duke Jordan, Hall Overton - Signals   1978
* Metronome (Swd) MEP 435   Gigi Gryce - Speculation   1958

The Jazz Messengers

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, NY, 1st set, November 23, 1955

tk.1Bluesrejected
tk.2Like Someone In LoveBlue Note BLP 1508
tk.3Deciphering The Messagerejected
tk.4I Waited For YouBlue Note BLP 1508
tk.5Minor's HolidayBlue Note BLP 1507

* Blue Note BLP 1508   The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2   1956
= Blue Note BST 81508 (pseudo stereo)   -   1966
= Blue Note CDP 7 46522 2   -   1987
* Blue Note BLP 1507   The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 1   1956
= Blue Note BST 81507 (pseudo stereo)   -   1966
= Blue Note CDP 7 46521 2   -   1987

The Jazz Messengers

Kenny Dorham, trumpet #1-3,6; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1,2,5,6; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, NY, 2nd set, November 23, 1955

1. tk.6Soft WindsBlue Note 45-1693, BLP 1507
2. tk.7Avila & TequilaBlue Note 45-1695, BLP 1508
3. tk.8YesterdaysBlue Note BLP 1508
4. tk.9What's NewBlue Note (J) DY-5805-01, CDP 7 46521 2
5. tk.10Alone TogetherBlue Note BLP 1507
6. tk.11Deciphering The Message / The ThemeBlue Note (J) DY-5805-01, CDP 7 46521 2

* Blue Note BLP 1507   The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 1   1956
= Blue Note BST 81507 (pseudo stereo)   -   1966
= Blue Note CDP 7 46521 2   -   1987
* Blue Note BLP 1508   The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2   1956
= Blue Note BST 81508 (pseudo stereo)   -   1966
= Blue Note CDP 7 46522 2   -   1987
* Blue Note (J) DY-5805-01   The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 3   1983
= Blue Note (J) GXF-3074   -   not released
= Blue Note (J) BNJ-61007   -   1984
* Blue Note 45-1693   The Jazz Messengers - Soft Winds Parts 1 & 2   1956
* Blue Note 45-1695   The Jazz Messengers - Avila & Tequila Parts 1 & 2   1956

The Jazz Messengers

Kenny Dorham, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, NY, 3rd set, November 23, 1955

tk.12Prince AlbertBlue Note BLP 1507
tk.13Just One Of Those ThingsBlue Note (J) DY-5805-01, CDP 7 46522 2
tk.14Gone With The Wind-

* Blue Note BLP 1507   The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 1   1956
= Blue Note BST 81507 (pseudo stereo)   -   1966
= Blue Note CDP 7 46521 2   -   1987
* Blue Note (J) DY-5805-01   The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 3   1983
= Blue Note (J) GXF-3074   -   not released
= Blue Note (J) BNJ-61007   -   1984
* Blue Note CDP 7 46522 2   The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2   1987

The Jazz Messengers

same personnel.

Cafe Bohemia, Greenwich Village, NY, 4th set, November 23, 1955

tk.15Sportin' CrowdBlue Note BLP 1508
tk.16Prince Albertrejected
tk.17Hank's SymphonyBlue Note (J) DY-5805-01, CDP 7 46522 2
tk.18Lady BirdBlue Note (J) DY-5805-01, CDP 7 46521 2
tk.19The ThemeBlue Note BLP 1507
The Theme (incomplete)Blue Note BLP 1508

* Blue Note BLP 1508   The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 2   1956
= Blue Note BST 81508 (pseudo stereo)   -   1966
= Blue Note CDP 7 46522 2   -   1987
* Blue Note (J) DY-5805-01   The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 3   1983
= Blue Note (J) GXF-3074   -   not released
= Blue Note (J) BNJ-61007   -   1984
* Blue Note BLP 1507   The Jazz Messengers At The Cafe Bohemia Volume 1   1956
= Blue Note BST 81507 (pseudo stereo)   -   1966
= Blue Note CDP 7 46521 2   -   1987

Donald Byrd Sextet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Joe Gordon, trumpet #1,2,4,6; 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 BluesTransition trlp J-4
2.El Sinoa-
3.Everything Happens To Me-
4.Hank's Tune-
5.Hank's Other Tune (Late Show)-
6.Crazy RhythmTransition trlp 30

* Transition trlp J-4   Donald Byrd - Byrd's Eye View   1956
= Esquire (E) 32-013; Transition (J) LNJ-70104   -
= Transition (J) GXF-3123   -   1979
* Transition trlp 30   Various Artists - Jazz In Transition   1956
= Transition (J) GXF-3126   -   1979

1956

Kenny Clarke Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; John La Porta, alto sax; Horace Silver, piano; Wendell Marshall, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, January 30, 1956

69134BudoSavoy MG 12064, SJL 2247
69135I Married An Angel-
69136The Jazz Message (Freedom For All)-

* Savoy MG 12064   The Jazz Message Of   1956
* Savoy SJL 2247   Various Artists - The Modern Jazz Piano Album   1980

Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

NYC, April 5, 1956

CO55744It's You Or No OneColumbia CL 897
CO55745The End Of A Love Affair-
CO55746Nica's Dream-
CO55747Infra-Rae-
CO55748Carol's Interlude-
Late ShowColumbia FC 38036
Ill Wind-

* Columbia CL 897   The Jazz Messengers   1956
* Columbia FC 38036   Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Originally

Rita Reys With Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Rita Reys, vocal.

NYC, May 3, 1956

CO56022Taking A Chance On LovePhilips (Du) P 17633 H, (F) 422.349 BE, (Du) B 08006 L
CO56023That Old Black MagicPhilips (Du) 422 259 PE, (F) 422.349 BE, (Du) B 08006 L, (E) BBR 8120
CO56024You'd Be So Nice To Come Home ToPhilips (Du) P 17633 H, (F) 422.349 BE, (Du) B 08006 L, (E) BBR 8120, (Du) 6678 018
CO56025I Cried For YouPhilips (Du) 422 259 PE, (F) 422.349 BE, (Du) B 08006 L, (E) BBR 8120

* Philips (Du) B 08006 L   The Cool Voice Of Rita Reys With The Jazz Messengers And The Wessel Ilcken Combo
= Columbia CL 903   The Cool Voice Of Rita Reys   1956
* Philips (Du) 6678 018   The Rita Reys Collection
* Philips (E) BBR 8120   The Cool Voice Of Rita Reys
* Philips (F) 422.349 BE   Rita Reys Avec Les Jazz Messengers
* Philips (Du) 422 259 PE   Rita Reys With The Jazz Messengers
* Philips (Du) P 17633 H   Rita Reys - Taking A Chance On Love / You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To

Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

NYC, May 4, 1956

CO56026EcarohColumbia CL 897
CO56027Hank's Symphony-
Weird-OColumbia FC 38036
Carol's Interlude (alternate take)-

* Columbia CL 897   The Jazz Messengers   1956
* Columbia FC 38036   Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers - Originally

Horace Silver Quintet

Joe Gordon, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums.

NYC, July 2, 1956

CO56459To Beat Or No To BeatEpic LN 3326
CO56460Shoutin' Out-
CO56461How Long Has This Been Going On-

* Epic LN 3326   Horace Silver - Silver's Blue

Horace Silver Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Taylor, drums.

NYC, July 17, 1956

CO56824I'll KnowEpic LN 3326
CO56825Silver's Blue-

* Epic LN 3326   Horace Silver - Silver's Blue

Horace Silver Quintet

same personnel.

NYC, July 18, 1956

CO56826The Night Has A Thousand EyesEpic LN 3326
CO56827Hank's Tune-

* Epic LN 3326   Horace Silver - Silver's Blue

Paul Chambers Sextet

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.3We SixBlue Note BLP 1534, BN-LA451-H2
2. tk.5Omicron-
3. tk.6Tale Of The FingersBlue Note BLP 1534
4. tk.8Whims Of Chambers-
5. tk.9NitaBlue Note BLP 1534, BN-LA451-H2
6. tk.11Just For The Love-
7. tk.13Dear AnnBlue Note BLP 1534

* Blue Note BLP 1534   Paul Chambers Sextet - Whims Of Chambers   1956
= Blue Note BST 81534 (pseudo stereo)   -
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 37647 2 3   -   1996
= Blue Note (It) 7243 4 89872 2 8   -   1996?
* Blue Note BN-LA451-H2   Paul Chambers, John Coltrane - High Step   1975

J.R. Monterose Quintet

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.2Wee-Jay (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7243 8 29102 2 0, (J) TOCJ-1601
tk.3Wee-JayBlue Note BLP 1536
tk.7Marc V-
tk.9The Third-
tk.10Bobbie Pin-
tk.12Ka-Link-
tk.15Beauteous-

* Blue Note BLP 1536   J.R. Monterose   1956
= Blue Note B1-29102, CDP 7243 8 29102 2 0   -   1994
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1601   Various Artists - Blue Trails: The Rare Tracks   1996

Lee Morgan Quintet

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.3Gaza StripBlue Note 45-1661, BLP 1538
tk.4Reggie Of Chester-
tk.6Little TBlue Note BLP 1538
tk.7Little T (alternate take)Mosaic MR6-162; Blue Note 0946 3 92781 2 1
tk.9Stand ByBlue Note BLP 1538
tk.11Roccus-
tk.14The Lady-

* Blue Note BLP 1538   Lee Morgan Indeed!   1956
= Blue Note 0946 3 92781 2 1   -   2007
= Mosaic MR6-162, MD4-162   The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions   1995
* Blue Note 45-1661   Lee Morgan - Gaza Strip / Reggie Of Chester   1956

Horace Silver Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet #1,2,4-7; Hank Mobley, tenor sax #1,2,4-7; Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, November 10, 1956

1. tk.3EnchantmentBlue Note 45-1654, BLP 1539
2. tk.7VirgoBlue Note BLP 1539
3. tk.10ShirlBlue Note BLP 1539, BN-LA474-H2
4. tk.11Senor Blues (45 version)Blue Note 45-1655, BN-LA945-H, (J) BNJ-61005, CDP 7 81539 2, (J) TOCJ-1601
5. tk.12Senor BluesBlue Note BLP 1539, BST 89903, BST 84325, BST2 84433
6. tk.14CamouflageBlue Note 45-1654, BLP 1539
7. tk.15Cool EyesBlue Note 45-1655, BLP 1539
8. tk.18For Heaven's SakeBlue Note BLP 1539, BN-LA474-H2

* Blue Note BLP 1539   Horace Silver Quintet - 6 Pieces Of Silver   1956
= Blue Note BST 81539 (pseudo stereo)   -
= Blue Note CDP 7 81539 2   -   1988
* Blue Note BN-LA474-H2   Horace Silver - The Trio Sides   1976
* Blue Note BN-LA945-H   Horace Silver - Sterling Silver   1979
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61005   Horace Silver Rare Tracks - Senor Blues   1984
* Blue Note BST 89903   Various Artists - Blue Note's Three Decades Of Jazz Volume 1: 1949-1959   1969
= Blue Note BN-LA159-G2   Various Artists - A Decade Of Jazz Volume Two: 1949-1959   1973+
* Blue Note BST 84325   The Best Of Horace Silver   1969
* Blue Note BST2 84433   Various Artists - The Best Of Blue Note Volume 2   1986
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1601   Various Artists - Blue Trails: The Rare Tracks   1996
* Blue Note 45-1654   Horace Silver - Enchantment / Camouflage   1956
* Blue Note 45-1655   Horace Silver - Senor Blues / Cool Eyes   1956

Hank Mobley Sextet

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.2Double WhammyBlue Note BLP 1540
tk.3Barrel Of Funk-
tk.4Barrel Of Funk (alternate take)Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.6Mobleymania (aka B For B.B.)Blue Note BLP 1540
tk.7Touch And Go-

* Blue Note BLP 1540   Hank Mobley With Donald Byrd And Lee Morgan   1957
= Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181   The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions   1998

Lee Morgan Sextet

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.2Latin HangoverBlue Note BLP 1541
tk.5Whisper Not-
tk.8His Sister-
tk.9D's Fink-
tk.11Slightly Hep-
tk.13Where Am I-

* Blue Note BLP 1541   Lee Morgan (Vol. 2)   1957
= Blue Note BST 81541 (pseudo stereo)   -   1970
= Mosaic MR6-162, MD4-162   The Complete Blue Note Lee Morgan Fifties Sessions   1995

1957

Milt Jackson Sextet

Joe Newman, trumpet; Lucky Thompson, tenor sax; Milt Jackson, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Connie Kay, drums.

NYC, January 5, 1957

2435Ignunt OilAtlantic LP 1269
2436Blues At TwilightAtlantic LP 1269, LP 1337
2437SermonetteAtlantic LP 1269
2438The Spirit-FeelAtlantic LP 1269, SD 2-316

* Atlantic LP 1269   Milt Jackson - Plenty, Plenty Soul   1957
= Atlantic SD 1269   -   1958+
= Atlantic SD 8811   -   1982
* Atlantic LP 1337   Various Artists - The Blues In Modern Jazz   1961
= Atlantic SD 1337   -   1969
* Atlantic SD 2-316   Various Artists - The Jazz Years-25th Anniversary   1973

Milt Jackson Nonet

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

2439Plenty, Plenty SoulAtlantic LP 1269, SD 2-319
2440Boogity BoogityAtlantic LP 1269
2441Heartstrings-
2442Bags' Grooveunissued
4916Plenty, Plenty Soul Part 1-
4917Plenty, Plenty Soul Part 2-

* Atlantic LP 1269   Milt Jackson - Plenty, Plenty Soul   1957
= Atlantic SD 1269   -   1958+
= Atlantic SD 8811   -   1982
* Atlantic SD 2-319   The Art Of Milt Jackson - The Atlantic Years   1975

Hank Mobley Quintet

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.2ReunionBlue Note 45-1671, BLP 1544, BN-LA590-H2
tk.3Lower Stratosphere-
tk.4Don't WalkBlue Note BLP 1544, BN-LA590-H2
tk.6Ultramarine-
tk.7Mobley's Musings-

* Blue Note BLP 1544   Hank Mobley And His All Stars   1957
= Blue Note BST 81544 (pseudo stereo)   -
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 37668 2 6   -   1996
= Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181   The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions   1998
* Blue Note BN-LA590-H2   Milt Jackson - All Star Bags   1976
* Blue Note 45-1671   Hank Mobley - Lower Stratosphere / Reunion   1957

Kenny Burrell Quintet

Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 10, 1957

Felicityrejected
tk.3Nica's DreamBlue Note (J) GXF-3052
tk.6D.B. BluesBlue Note 45-1674, (J) GXF-3052
tk.7K.B. Blues (alternate take)Blue Note (J) GXF-3052
tk.8K.B. BluesBlue Note 45-1674, (J) GXF-3052
tk.9Out For BloodBlue Note (J) GXF-3052

* Blue Note (J) GXF-3052   Kenny Burrell - K.B. Blues   1979
= Blue Note (J) GXK-8154   -   1980
* Blue Note 45-1674   Kenny Burrell - D.B. Blues / K.B. Blues

Cliff Jordan - John Gilmore Quintet

John Gilmore, Clifford Jordan, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Curly Russell, bass; Art Blakey, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 3, 1957

tk.2Evil EyeBlue Note BLP 1549
tk.3Status Quo-
tk.5Let It StandBlue Note CDP 7243 8 28977 2 9
tk.7Bo-TillBlue Note BLP 1549
tk.9Everywhere-
tk.12Blue Lights-
tk.13Billie's Bounce-

* Blue Note BLP 1549   Cliff Jordan, John Gilmore - Blowing In From Chicago   1957
= Blue Note B1-28977, CDP 7243 8 28977 2 9   -   1994
= Blue Note BN-LA521-H2   Johnny Griffin, John Coltrane, Hank Mobley - Blowin' Sessions   1975

Hank Mobley Quintet

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.1Wham And They're OffBlue Note BLP 1550
tk.4Wham And They're Off (alternate take)Blue Note (Du) 1A 158-83385/8, (J) BNJ-61005, CDP 7 46816 2; Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.5Funk In Deep Freeze (alternate take)Blue Note CDP 7 46816 2; Mosaic MQ10-181
tk.6Funk In Deep FreezeBlue Note 45-1675, BLP 1550
tk.7Startin' From ScratchBlue Note BLP 1550
tk.8Stella-WiseBlue Note 45-1684, BLP 1550
tk.9Base On Balls-
tk.10Fin De L'affaire (as End Of The Affair)Blue Note 45-1675, BLP 1550

* Blue Note BLP 1550   Hank Mobley Quintet   1957
= Blue Note CDP 7 46816 2   -   1987
= Mosaic MQ10-181, MD6-181   The Complete Blue Note Hank Mobley Fifties Sessions   1998
* Blue Note (Du) 1A 158-83385/8   Various Artists - 40 Years Of Jazz: The Best Of Blue Note, Box 2   1983
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61005   Horace Silver Rare Tracks - Senor Blues   1984
* Blue Note 45-1675   Hank Mobley - Funk In Deep Freeze / End Of The Affair   1957
* Blue Note 45-1684   Hank Mobley - Base On Balls / Stella-Wise   1957

Sonny Rollins Quintet/Quartet/Sextet

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.1Why Don't IBlue Note 45-1687, BLP 1558, BN-LA401-H2
2. tk.4Wail MarchBlue Note BLP 1558
3. tk.7Poor ButterflyBlue Note BLP 1558, BN-LA401-H2
4. tk.11You Stepped Out Of A DreamBlue Note 45-1687, BLP 1558, BN-LA401-H2
5. tk.12MisteriosoBlue Note BLP 1558, BN-LA401-H2; Mosaic MR4-101

* Blue Note BLP 1558   Sonny Rollins Vol. 2   1957
= Blue Note BST 81558 (pseudo stereo)   -
= Blue Note CDP 7 46818 2, CDP 7 81558 2   -   1987
= Blue Note ST-81558   -   1997
* Blue Note BN-LA401-H2   Sonny Rollins   1975
* Mosaic MR4-101   The Complete Blue Note Recordings Of Thelonious Monk   1983
* Blue Note 45-1687   Sonny Rollins - You Stepped Out Of A Dream / Why Don't I   1957

Horace Silver Quintet

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.2MetamorphosisBlue Note BLP 1562
tk.4No Smokin'Blue Note 45-1673, BLP 1562
tk.7The Back BeatBlue Note 45-1672, BLP 1562
tk.10SoulvilleBlue Note 45-1673, BLP 1562
tk.14My One And Only LoveBlue Note BLP 1562
tk.17Home Cookin'Blue Note 45-1672, BLP 1562, BN-LA402-H2

* Blue Note BLP 1562   Horace Silver - The Stylings Of Silver   1957
= Blue Note BST 81562   -   1967
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note 45-1673   Horace Silver - Soulville / No Smokin'   1957
* Blue Note 45-1672   Horace Silver - Home Cookin' / The Back Beat   1957

1958 (age 30)

Horace Silver Quintet

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.3The OutlawBlue Note 45-1705, BLP 1589
2. tk.9Melancholy MoodBlue Note BLP 1589, BN-LA474-H2
3. tk.10MoonraysBlue Note BLP 1589
4. tk.12Ill Wind-
5. tk.16Pyramid-
6. tk.21SafariBlue Note 45-1705, BLP 1589

* Blue Note BLP 1589   Horace Silver Quintet - Further Explorations   1958
= Blue Note BST 81589   -   1967
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 56583 2 7   -   1997
* Blue Note BN-LA474-H2   Horace Silver - The Trio Sides   1976
* Blue Note 45-1705   Horace Silver - Safari / The Outlaw   1958

Bill Henderson Sings With The Horace Silver Quintet

Donald Byrd, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums; Bill Henderson, vocal #2.

Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, June 15, 1958

1. tk.9Tippin'Blue Note 45-1710, BN-LA945-H, (J) BNJ-61005, CDP 7 81539 2
2. tk.11Senor Blues (vocal version)-

* Blue Note BN-LA945-H   Horace Silver - Sterling Silver   1979
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-61005   Horace Silver Rare Tracks - Senor Blues   1984
* Blue Note CDP 7 81539 2   Horace Silver Quintet - 6 Pieces Of Silver   1988
* Blue Note 45-1710   Bill Henderson, Horace Silver - Senor Blues / Horace Silver - Tippin'   1958

Horace Silver Quintet

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'Phontastic (Swd) PHONT NCD 8813

* Phontastic (Swd) PHONT NCD 8813   Various Artists - Newport Jazz Festival 1958 Vol. I - Mostly Miles

1959

Horace Silver Quintet

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.11Cookin' At The ContinentalBlue Note 45-1741, BLP 4008, BN-LA402-H2
2. tk.24Mellow DBlue Note 45-1742, BLP 4008
3. tk.29You Happened My WayBlue Note BLP 4008
4. tk.30Swingin' The SambaBlue Note 45-1742, BLP 4008
5. tk.32Finger Poppin'Blue Note 45-1740, BLP 4008
6. tk.34Sweet StuffBlue Note BLP 4008, BN-LA474-H2
7. tk.37Come On HomeBlue Note 45-1740, BLP 4008
8. tk.39Juicy LucyBlue Note 45-1741, BLP 4008

* Blue Note BLP 4008, BST 84008   Horace Silver - Finger Poppin'   1959
= Blue Note CDP 7 84008 2   -   1988
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note BN-LA474-H2   Horace Silver - The Trio Sides   1976
* Blue Note 45-1741   Horace Silver - Juicy Lucy / Cookin' At The Continental   1959
* Blue Note 45-1742   Horace Silver - Swingin' The Samba / Mellow D   1959
* Blue Note 45-1740   Horace Silver - Come On Home / Finger Poppin'   1959

Horace Silver Quintet

Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Radio Studio Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, March 5, 1959

Nica's DreamTCB (Swi) TCB 02402
Cool Eyes-
Shirl-
Ecaroh-
Senor Blues-

* TCB (Swi) TCB 02402   Sonny Rollins Trio & Horace Silver Quintet - Zurich 1959: Swiss Radio Days Jazz Series 40   2016

Horace Silver Quintet

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.3Blowin' The Blues AwayBlue Note 45-1751, BLP 4017
Break Cityrejected
Peace-
tk.18The Baghdad BluesBlue Note 45-1751, BLP 4017
Sister Sadierejected

* Blue Note BLP 4017, BST 84017   Horace Silver - Blowin' The Blues Away   1959
= Blue Note CDP 7 46526 2   -   1987
* Blue Note 45-1751   Horace Silver - Blowin' The Blues Away / The Baghdad Blues   1959

Horace Silver Quintet

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, August 30, 1959

tk.2Sister SadieBlue Note 45-1750, BLP 4017, BST 84325
Repetitionrejected
tk.8PeaceBlue Note BLP 4017, BN-LA402-H2
tk.11How Did It HappenBlue Note BN-LA945-H, CDP 7 46526 2, (J) TOCJ-5941/44
tk.14Break CityBlue Note 45-1750, BLP 4017

* Blue Note BLP 4017, BST 84017   Horace Silver - Blowin' The Blues Away   1959
= Blue Note CDP 7 46526 2   -   1987
* Blue Note BST 84325   The Best Of Horace Silver   1969
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note BN-LA945-H   Horace Silver - Sterling Silver   1979
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-5941/44   Various Artists - Rare Tracks: The Other Side Of Blue Note 4000 Series   1994
* Blue Note 45-1750   Horace Silver - Sister Sadie / Break City   1959

Horace Silver Trio

Horace Silver, piano; Eugene Taylor, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 13, 1959

tk.7Melancholy Mood (new version)Blue Note BLP 4017, BN-LA474-H2
tk.8The St. Vitus Dance-

* Blue Note BLP 4017, BST 84017   Horace Silver - Blowin' The Blues Away   1959
= Blue Note CDP 7 46526 2   -   1987
* Blue Note BN-LA474-H2   Horace Silver - The Trio Sides   1976

1960

The Horace Silver Quintet

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

Me And My Babyrejected
tk.10Where You AtBlue Note 45-1785, BLP 4042
tk.14Strollin'Blue Note 45-1784, BLP 4042, BN-LA402-H2
Nica's Dreamrejected
tk.22Without YouBlue Note BLP 4042

* Blue Note BLP 4042, BST 84042   Horace Silver - Horace-Scope   1960
= Blue Note CDP 7 84042 2   -   1990
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note 45-1785   Horace Silver - Me And My Baby / Where You At   1960
* Blue Note 45-1784   Horace Silver - Strollin' / Nica's Dream   1960

The Horace Silver Quintet

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 9, 1960

tk.23Nica's DreamBlue Note 45-1784, BLP 4042, BN-LA402-H2
tk.31Horace-ScopeBlue Note BLP 4042
tk.34Yeah!-
tk.38Me And My BabyBlue Note 45-1785, BLP 4042

* Blue Note BLP 4042, BST 84042   Horace Silver - Horace-Scope   1960
= Blue Note CDP 7 84042 2   -   1990
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note 45-1784   Horace Silver - Strollin' / Nica's Dream   1960
* Blue Note 45-1785   Horace Silver - Me And My Baby / Where You At   1960

1961

The Horace Silver Quintet

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.1The Gringorejected
tk.2Kiss Me Right-
tk.3Doin' The ThingBlue Note 45-1818, BLP 4076
tk.4Filthy McNastyBlue Note 45-1817, BLP 4076, BST 84325
Cool Eyes (theme)Blue Note BLP 4076
tk.5Senor Bluesrejected
tk.6It Ain't S'posed To Be Like ThatBlue Note BN-LA945-H, (J) TOCJ-5941/44
tk.7The Gringorejected
tk.8Kiss Me Right-
tk.9Filthy McNasty-
tk.10Doin' The Thing-
Cool Eyes (theme)-
tk.11It Ain't S'posed To Be Like That-
tk.12The Gringo-
tk.13Kiss Me Right-
tk.14It Ain't S'posed To Be Like That-
tk.15Filthy McNasty-
Cool Eyes (theme)-

* Blue Note BLP 4076   Horace Silver - Doin' The Thing   1961
= Blue Note BST 84076   -
= Blue Note CDP 7 84076 2   -   1988
* Blue Note BST 84325   The Best Of Horace Silver   1969
* Blue Note BN-LA945-H   Horace Silver - Sterling Silver   1979
* Blue Note (J) TOCJ-5941/44   Various Artists - Rare Tracks: The Other Side Of Blue Note 4000 Series   1994
* Blue Note 45-1818   Horace Silver - Doin' The Thing Parts 1 & 2   1961
* Blue Note 45-1817   Horace Silver - Filthy McNasty Parts 1 & 2   1961

The Horace Silver Quintet

same personnel.

Village Gate, Greenwich Village, NY, May 20, 1961

Cool Eyes (alternate full version)Blue Note BN-LA945-H
tk.16It Ain't S'posed To Be Like Thatrejected
tk.17The GringoBlue Note BLP 4076
tk.18Filthy McNastyrejected
tk.19It Ain't S'posed To Be Like That-
tk.20Doin' The Thing-
tk.21Kiss Me RightBlue Note BLP 4076
tk.22The Gringorejected
tk.23Filthy McNasty-
tk.24Doin' The Thing-
tk.25It Ain't S'posed To Be Like That-
tk.26The Gringo-
tk.27Filthy McNasty-
Cool Eyes (theme)-

* Blue Note BN-LA945-H   Horace Silver - Sterling Silver   1979
* Blue Note BLP 4076   Horace Silver - Doin' The Thing   1961
= Blue Note BST 84076   -
= Blue Note CDP 7 84076 2   -   1988

1962

The Horace Silver Quintet

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.3The Tokyo BluesBlue Note 45-1871, BLP 4110, BST 84325, (J) BNJ-71106
Ah! Sorejected
tk.9Sayanora BluesBlue Note 45-1872, BLP 4110
Too Much Sakerejected

* Blue Note BLP 4110, BST 84110   The Horace Silver Quintet - The Tokyo Blues   1962
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 53355 2 5   -   1996
* Blue Note BST 84325   The Best Of Horace Silver   1969
* Blue Note (J) BNJ-71106   Various Artists - Soho Blue
* Blue Note 45-1871   Horace Silver - The Tokyo Blues Parts 1 & 2   1962
* Blue Note 45-1872   Horace Silver - Sayanora Blues Parts 1 & 2   1962

The Horace Silver Quintet

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.20Ah! SoBlue Note BLP 4110
2. tk.21Cherry BlossomBlue Note BLP 4110, BN-LA474-H2
3. tk.24Too Much SakeBlue Note 45-1873, BLP 4110

* Blue Note BLP 4110, BST 84110   The Horace Silver Quintet - The Tokyo Blues   1962
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 53355 2 5   -   1996
* Blue Note BN-LA474-H2   Horace Silver - The Trio Sides   1976
* Blue Note 45-1873   Horace Silver - Too Much Sake Parts 1 & 2   1962

Horace Silver Quintet

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 SilverPablo PACD-5316-2
Where You At-
The Tokyo Blues-
Filthy McNasty-
Sayonara Blues-
Doin' The Thing-

* Pablo PACD-5316-2   Horace Silver - Paris Blues   2002

1963

Horace Silver Tentet

Kenny Dorham, Blue Mitchell, trumpet; Grachan Moncur III, trombone; Julius Watkins, French horn; Junior Cook, Jimmy Heath, tenor sax; Charles Davis, baritone sax; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 11, 1963

Silver's SerenadeBlue Note rejected
Sweet Sweetie Dee-
Nineteen Bars-
Next Time I Fall In Love-

Horace Silver Tentet

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 12, 1963

The Dragon LadyBlue Note rejected
Let's Get To The Nitty Gritty-
Nineteen Bars-

The Horace Silver Quintet

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

Sweet Sweetie Deerejected
tk.7Silver's SerenadeBlue Note 45-1902, BLP 4131, BN-LA402-H2
tk.10Nineteen BarsBlue Note BLP 4131

* Blue Note BLP 4131, BST 84131   The Horace Silver Quintet - Silver's Serenade   1963
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 21288 2 3   -   1998
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note 45-1902   Horace Silver - Silver's Serenade / Let's Get To The Nitty Gritty   1963

The Horace Silver Quintet

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, May 8, 1963

tk.16Let's Get To The Nitty GrittyBlue Note 45-1902, BLP 4131
tk.21The Dragon LadyBlue Note 45-1903, BLP 4131
tk.25Sweet Sweetie Dee-

* Blue Note BLP 4131, BST 84131   The Horace Silver Quintet - Silver's Serenade   1963
= Blue Note CDP 7243 8 21288 2 3   -   1998
* Blue Note 45-1902   Horace Silver - Silver's Serenade / Let's Get To The Nitty Gritty   1963
* Blue Note 45-1903   Horace Silver - Sweet Sweetie Dee / The Dragon Lady   1963

The Horace Silver Quintet

Blue Mitchell, trumpet #1,3; Junior Cook, tenor sax #1,3; Horace Silver, piano; Gene Taylor, bass; Roy Brooks, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 31, 1963

1. tk.1Calcutta CutieBlue Note BLP 4185
2. tk.5Lonely WomanBlue Note BLP 4185, BN-LA474-H2
3. tk.14Sanctimonious SamBlue Note BN-LA945-H, CDP 7 84185 2
4. tk.17Que Pasa-

* Blue Note BLP 4185, BST 84185   Horace Silver - Song For My Father   1964
= Blue Note CDP 7 84185 2   -   1989
= Blue Note ST-46548   -   1997
* Blue Note BN-LA474-H2   Horace Silver - The Trio Sides   1976
* Blue Note BN-LA945-H   Horace Silver - Sterling Silver   1979

1964

The Horace Silver Quintet

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

1292Revlisrejected
1293 tk.11Sighin' And Cryin'Blue Note BN-LA945-H, CDP 7 84185 2
1294 tk.14Sliver Treads Among The SoulBlue Note CDP 7 84185 2

* Blue Note BN-LA945-H   Horace Silver - Sterling Silver   1979
* Blue Note CDP 7 84185 2   Horace Silver - Song For My Father   1989

The Horace Silver Quintet

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 SilverEmerald Records EMR-1001
Filthy McNasty-
Skinney Minnie-
The Tokyo Blues-
Senor Blues-

* Emerald Records EMR-1001   Horace Silver - Live 1964   1984

The Horace Silver Quintet

same personnel.

Pep's, Philadelphia, PA, August 15, 1964

1413The Natives Are Restless TonightBlue Note rejected
1414Que Pasa-
1415Pretty Eyes-
1416The Kicker-
tk.1I'll Remember April-
tk.2The Kicker-
tk.3Pretty Eyes-
tk.4Que Pasa-
tk.5Skinny Minnie-
tk.6Mexican Hip Dance-
tk.7The Natives Are Restless Tonight-
tk.8Que Pasa-
tk.9The Kicker-
tk.10Mexican Hip Dance-
tk.11The Natives Are Restless Tonight-
tk.12Skinny Minnie-
tk.13Pretty Eyes-
tk.14Que Pasa-
tk.15Mexican Hip Dance-
tk.16The Kicker-
tk.17Pretty Eyes-
tk.18The Natives Are Restless Tonight-
tk.19Que Pasa-
tk.20The Kicker-
tk.21The Natives Are Restless Tonight-
tk.22Que Pasa-
tk.23The Kicker-

The Horace Silver Quintet

same personnel.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 26, 1964

1454 tk.4The KickerBlue Note BLP 4185
1455 tk.9Que PasaBlue Note 45-1913, BLP 4185
1456 tk.16The Natives Are Restless TonightBlue Note BLP 4185
1457 tk.26Song For My FatherBlue Note 45-1912, BLP 4185, BST 89904, BST2 84429, BN-LA402-H2

* Blue Note BLP 4185, BST 84185   Horace Silver - Song For My Father   1964
= Blue Note CDP 7 84185 2   -   1989
= Blue Note ST-46548   -   1997
* Blue Note BST 89904   Various Artists - Blue Note's Three Decades Of Jazz Volume 1: 1959-1969   1969
= Blue Note BN-LA160-G2   Various Artists - A Decade Of Jazz Volume Three: 1959-1969   1973+
* Blue Note BST2 84429   Various Artists - The Best Of Blue Note   1984
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note 45-1913   Horace Silver - Que Pasa Parts 1 & 2   1964
* Blue Note 45-1912   Horace Silver - Song For My Father Parts 1 & 2   1964

1965

The Horace Silver Quintet

Carmell Jones, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano, voice #1; Teddy Smith, bass; Roger Humphries, drums; Alan Grant, MC #1.

radio broadcast, Half Note, NYC, April 16, 1965

1.IntroductionEmerald Records EMR-CD-1003
2.Song For My FatherEmerald Records EMR-CD-1003; Ram Records R-81002; 32 Records 32005
3.The Natives Are Restless Tonight-
4.Que Pasa-

* Emerald Records EMR-CD-1003   Horace Silver - The Natives Are Restless Tonight   1990
* Ram Records R-81002   Horace Silver - Re-Entry   1994
* 32 Records 32005   Horace Silver - Re-Entry   1996

The Horace Silver Quintet

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.4Pretty EyesBlue Note 45-1923, BLP 4220
1662 tk.6The African QueenBlue Note 45-1924, BLP 4220
1663 tk.16The Cape Verdean BluesBlue Note 45-1923, BLP 4220, BN-LA402-H2

* Blue Note BLP 4220, BST 84220   The Horace Silver Quintet Plus J.J. Johnson - The Cape Verdean Blues   1965
= Blue Note CDP 7 84220 2   -   1989
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note 45-1923   Horace Silver - The Cape Verdean Blues / Pretty Eyes   1965
* Blue Note 45-1924   Horace Silver - The African Queen Parts 1 & 2   1965

The Horace Silver Quintet Plus J.J. Johnson

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.7NutvilleBlue Note BLP 4220, BN-LA402-H2
1674 tk.15BonitaBlue Note BLP 4220
1675 tk.22Mo' JoeBlue Note BLP 4220; Mosaic MD5-271

* Blue Note BLP 4220, BST 84220   The Horace Silver Quintet Plus J.J. Johnson - The Cape Verdean Blues   1965
= Blue Note CDP 7 84220 2   -   1989
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Mosaic MD5-271   The Complete Joe Henderson Blue Note Studio Sessions   2021

1966

The Horace Silver Quintet

Woody Shaw, trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Larry Ridley, bass; Roger Humphries, drums.

radio broadcast, Half Note, NYC, February 11, 1966

The African QueenEmerald Records EMR-CD-1003; Ram Records R-81002; 32 Records 32005

* Emerald Records EMR-CD-1003   Horace Silver - The Natives Are Restless Tonight   1990
* Ram Records R-81002   Horace Silver - Re-Entry   1994
* 32 Records 32005   Horace Silver - Re-Entry   1996

The Horace Silver Quintet

same personnel.

radio broadcast, Half Note, NYC, February 18, 1966

The African Queen (alternate take)Emerald Records EMR-CD-1003; Ram Records R-81002; 32 Records 32005

* Emerald Records EMR-CD-1003   Horace Silver - The Natives Are Restless Tonight   1990
* Ram Records R-81002   Horace Silver - Re-Entry   1994
* 32 Records 32005   Horace Silver - Re-Entry   1996

Horace Silver Quintet

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.2Mexican Hip DanceBlue Note BLP 4250
1781 tk.9The Jody GrindBlue Note 45-1932, BLP 4250, BN-LA402-H2
1782 tk.16DimplesBlue Note BLP 4250

* Blue Note BLP 4250, BST 84250   Horace Silver Quintet/Sextet - The Jody Grind   1967
= Blue Note CDP 7 84250 2   -   1991
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note 45-1932   Horace Silver - The Jody Grind Parts 1 & 2   1967
= United Artists XW137   -   1973

Horace Silver Sextet

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.25Mary LouBlue Note BLP 4250
1795 tk.31Blues Silver-
1796 tk.33Grease Piece-

* Blue Note BLP 4250, BST 84250   Horace Silver Quintet/Sextet - The Jody Grind   1967
= Blue Note CDP 7 84250 2   -   1991

1968 (age 40)

The Horace Silver Quintet

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.5Serenade To A Soul SisterBlue Note 45-1939, BLP 4277, BN-LA402-H2
2050 tk.10Psychedelic Sally-
2051 tk.20Rain DanceBlue Note BLP 4277

* Blue Note BLP 4277, BST 84277   The Horace Silver Quintet - Serenade To A Soul Sister   1968
= Blue Note CDP 7 84277 2   -   1988
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note 45-1939   Horace Silver - Psychedelic Sally / Serenade To A Soul Sister   1968

The Horace Silver Quintet

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. 2081Kindred SpiritsBlue Note BLP 4277
2. 2082Jungle Juice-
3. 2083Next Time I Fall In LoveBlue Note BLP 4277, BN-LA474-H2

* Blue Note BLP 4277, BST 84277   The Horace Silver Quintet - Serenade To A Soul Sister   1968
= Blue Note CDP 7 84277 2   -   1988
* Blue Note BN-LA474-H2   Horace Silver - The Trio Sides   1976

1969

Horace Silver Quintet

Randy Brecker, trumpet, flugelhorn #1-3; 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.7The Risings SunBlue Note BST 84309
2. 3394 tk.15You Gotta Take A Little LoveBlue Note 45-1946, BST 84309, BN-LA402-H2
3. 3395It's Timerejected
4. 3396 tk.25Lovely's DaughterBlue Note BST 84309

* Blue Note BST 84309   The Horace Silver Quintet - You Gotta Take A Little Love   1969
* Blue Note BN-LA402-H2   Horace Silver   1975
* Blue Note 45-1946   Horace Silver - You Gotta Take A Little Love / Down And Out   1969

Horace Silver Quintet

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.29Brain WaveBlue Note BST 84309
3398 tk.34The Belly Danger-
3399 tk.36Down And OutBlue Note 45-1946, BST 84309
3395 tk.42It's TimeBlue Note BST 84309

* Blue Note BST 84309   The Horace Silver Quintet - You Gotta Take A Little Love   1969
* Blue Note 45-1946   Horace Silver - You Gotta Take A Little Love / Down And Out   1969

1970

Horace Silver Quintet With Vocals

Randy Brecker, trumpet, flugelhorn; George Coleman, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano, electric piano; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Andy Bey, vocal #1,3-5.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 8, 1970

1.The Happy MediumBlue Note BST 84352
2. tk.7That Healin' Feelin'-
3. tk.17Love Vibrations-
4. tk.21The Show Has BegunBlue Note 1964, BST 84352
5.PeaceBlue Note BST 84352

* Blue Note BST 84352   Horace Silver Quintet With Vocals - That Healin' Feelin'   1970
= Blue Note (E) B1-29907   -   1997
* Blue Note 1964   Horace Silver - The Show Has Begun / There's Much To Be Done   1970

Horace Silver Quintet With Vocals

Randy Brecker, trumpet; Houston Person, tenor sax; Horace Silver, electric piano; Jimmy Lewis, electric bass; Idris Muhammad, drums; Gail Nelson, vocal #1; Jackie Verdell, vocal #2-4.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, June 18, 1970

1. tk.6Nobody KnowsBlue Note BST 84352
2. tk.12Permit Me To Introduce You To Yourself-
3. tk.14Wipe Away The Devil-
4. tk.21There's Much To Be DoneBlue Note 1964, BST 84352

* Blue Note BST 84352   Horace Silver Quintet With Vocals - That Healin' Feelin'   1970
= Blue Note (E) B1-29907   -   1997
* Blue Note 1964   Horace Silver - The Show Has Begun / There's Much To Be Done   1970

Horace Silver Sextet With Vocals

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet, flugelhorn; Harold Vick, tenor sax; Horace Silver, electric piano; Richie Resnicoff, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Salome Bey, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 15, 1970

7381Big BusinessBlue Note BST 84368
7384Total Response-
8827What Kind Of Animal Am I-
8829Acid, Pot Or PillsBlue Note 1975, BST 84368

* Blue Note BST 84368   Horace Silver Quintet/Sextet With Vocals - Total Response   1972
* Blue Note 1975   Horace Silver - I've Had A Little Talk / Acid, Pot Or Pills   1972

1971

Horace Silver Sextet With Vocals

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet, flugelhorn; Harold Vick, tenor sax; Horace Silver, electric piano; Richie Resnicoff, guitar; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Arely Bey, vocal #1,3,5; Salome Bey, vocal #2,4.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 29, 1971

1. 8826I've Had A Little TalkBlue Note 1975, BST 84368
2. 7385Soul Searchin'Blue Note BST 84368
3. 8828Won't You Open Up Your Senses-
4. 7382I'm Aware Of The Animals Within Me-
5. 7383Old Mother Nature Calls-

* Blue Note BST 84368   Horace Silver Quintet/Sextet With Vocals - Total Response   1972
* Blue Note 1975   Horace Silver - I've Had A Little Talk / Acid, Pot Or Pills   1972

1972

Horace Silver Trio With Vocals

Horace Silver, electric piano, vocal; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass #1,3-5; Mickey Roker, drums #1,3-5; Salome Bey, vocal #1; Gail Nelson, vocal #2; Andy Bey, vocal #3-5.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 17, 1972

1. 9222Forever Is A Long TimeBlue Note BST 84420
2. 9224How Much Does Matter Really Matter-
3. 9221Cause And EffectBlue Note 1978, BST 84420
4. 8535Who Has The AnswerBlue Note BST 84420
5. 8536From The Heart Through The Mind-

* Blue Note BST 84420   Horace Silver Quintet/Sextet With Vocals - All   1972
* Blue Note 1978   Horace Silver - Horn Of Life / Cause And Effect   1972

Horace Silver Sextet With Vocals

Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet, flugelhorn #1-4; Harold Vick, tenor sax #1-4; Horace Silver, electric piano, vocal; Richie Resnicoff, guitar #2,5; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums; Andy Bey, Gail Nelson, vocal #1,2,5; Salome Bey, vocal #1-3,5.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 14, 1972

1. 8538SummaryBlue Note BST 84420
2. 9220The Merger Of The Minds-
3. 9223My Soul Is My Computer-
4. 8534Horn Of LifeBlue Note 1978, BST 84420
5. 8537AllBlue Note BST 84420

* Blue Note BST 84420   Horace Silver Quintet/Sextet With Vocals - All   1972
* Blue Note 1978   Horace Silver - Horn Of Life / Cause And Effect   1972

Horace Silver Quartet

David Friedman, vibes; Horace Silver, piano; Bob Cranshaw, electric bass; Mickey Roker, drums.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 6, 1972

10674Summer In Central ParkBlue Note BN-LA054-F
11480Strange Vibes-
10672Kathy-
11479In Pursuit Of The 27th Man-

* Blue Note BN-LA054-F   Horace Silver - In Pursuit Of The 27th Man   1973

Horace Silver Quintet

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

10671Liberated BrotherBlue Note BN-XW325-W, BN-LA054-F
11478Nothin' Can Stop Me Now-
10673Gregory Is HereBlue Note BN-LA054-F

* Blue Note BN-LA054-F   Horace Silver - In Pursuit Of The 27th Man   1973
* Blue Note BN-XW325-W   Horace Silver - Liberated Brother / Nothin' Can Stop Me Now   1973

1973

Horace Silver Quintet

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 HerePhilology (It) W 100/101; Blue Note 7243 4 95576 2 8

* Philology (It) W 100/101   Various Artists - It Happened In Pescara 1969-1989
* Blue Note 7243 4 95576 2 8   Horace Silver - Retrospective   1999

1975

Horace Silver Quintet With Overdubs

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)BarbaraBlue Note BN-LA406-G
15168Dameron's Dance-
15170 (tk.3)Adjustment-
15171 (tk.3)Mysticizm-

* Blue Note BN-LA406-G   Horace Silver - Silver 'N Brass   1975

Horace Silver Quintet With Overdubs

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' CousinsBlue Note BN-LA406-G
15169The Sophisticated Hippie-

* Blue Note BN-LA406-G   Horace Silver - Silver 'N Brass   1975

Horace Silver Quintet With Overdubs

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 and 3, 1976

16742 (tk.3)The Tranquilizer Suite Part 1: Keep On Gettin' UpBlue Note BN-LA581-G
16741 (tk.1)The Tranquilizer Suite Part 2: Slow DownBlue Note BN-XW905-Y, BN-LA581-G
16740 (tk.5)The Tranquilizer Suite Part 3: Time And Effort-
16739 (tk.8)The Tranquilizer Suite Part 4: Perseverance And EnduranceBlue Note BN-LA581-G

* Blue Note BN-LA581-G   Horace Silver - Silver 'N Woods   1976
* Blue Note BN-XW905-Y   Horace Silver - Slow Down / Time And Effort   1976

Horace Silver Quintet With Overdubs

+ 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 and 3, 1976

16735 (tk.4)The Process Of Creation Suite Part 1: MotivationBlue Note BN-LA581-G
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-

* Blue Note BN-LA581-G   Horace Silver - Silver 'N Woods   1976

1976

Horace Silver Quintet With Vocals

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, vocal; Alan Copeland, vocal, director.

A&R Studios, NYC, September 24, 1976;
overdubs recorded Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 19 and 22, 1976

18115TogethernessBlue Note BN-XW1032, BN-LA708-G
18117Mood For MaudeBlue Note BN-LA708-G
18119New York Lament-
18120All In Time-

* Blue Note BN-LA708-G   Horace Silver - Silver 'N Voices   1977
* Blue Note BN-XW1032   Horace Silver - Togetherness / Out Of The Night (Came You)   1977

Horace Silver Quintet With Vocals

same personnel.

A&R Studios, NYC, October 1, 1976;
overdubs recorded Hollywood Sound Recorders, Los Angeles, CA, October 19 and 22, 1976

18114Out Of The Night (Came You)Blue Note BN-XW1032, BN-LA708-G
18116I Will Always Love YouBlue Note BN-LA708-G
18118Incentive-
18121Freeing My Mind-

* Blue Note BN-LA708-G   Horace Silver - Silver 'N Voices   1977
* Blue Note BN-XW1032   Horace Silver - Togetherness / Out Of The Night (Came You)   1977

1977

Horace Silver And Percussion

Tom Harrell, trumpet, flugelhorn; Larry Schneider, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ron Carter, acoustic bass; Al Foster, drums; Ladji Camara, M. Babatunde Olatunji, African percussion #1,2; Omar Clay, American Indian percussion #4-6; + sweetening: Rob Barnes, Bobby Clay, Fred Gripper, Fred Hardy, Peter Oliver-Norman, Chapman Roberts, Lee C. Thomas, voice; Chapman Roberts, voices director; Horace Silver, instrumental arranger.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 12 and 17, 1977;
sweetened at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 25 and 30, 1977

1. 19581African Ascension Part 1: The Gods Of The YorubaBlue Note BN-LA853-H
2. 19582African Ascension Part 2: The Sun God Of The Masai-
3. 19583African Ascension Part 3: The Spirit Of The Zulu-
4. 19584The Great American Indian Uprising Part 1: The Idols Of The Incas-
5. 19585The Great American Indian Uprising Part 2: The Aztec Sun God-
6. 19586The Great American Indian Uprising Part 3: The Mohican And The Great Spirit-

* Blue Note BN-LA853-H   Horace Silver - Silver 'N Percussion   1978
= Blue Note (J) TOCJ-1626   -   1996

1978 (age 50)

Horace Silver Quintet With Vocals

Tom Harrell, flugelhorn; Larry Schneider, tenor, soprano sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums; Gregory Hines, vocal.

Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, November 3, 1978

21020(The Physical Sphere) The Soul And Its Expression Part 1: The Search For DirectionBlue Note LWB-1033
-(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-

* Blue Note LWB-1033   Horace Silver - Silver 'N Strings Play The Music Of The Spheres   1980

Horace Silver Quintet With Strings

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 CreatorBlue Note LWB-1033
(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-

* Blue Note LWB-1033   Horace Silver - Silver 'N Strings Play The Music Of The Spheres   1980

1979

Horace Silver Quintet With Strings And Vocals

Tom Harrell, flugelhorn; Larry Schneider, tenor, soprano sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums; Brenda Alford, Carol Lynn Maillard, Chapman Roberts, vocal; + 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, 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 FeelingsBlue Note LWB-1033
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-

* Blue Note LWB-1033   Horace Silver - Silver 'N Strings Play The Music Of The Spheres   1980

Horace Silver Quintet With Strings And Vocals

Tom Harrell, flugelhorn; Larry Schneider, tenor, soprano sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Al Foster, drums; Brenda Alford, vocal; + 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. 1Blue Note LWB-1033
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-

* Blue Note LWB-1033   Horace Silver - Silver 'N Strings Play The Music Of The Spheres   1980

1981

Horace Silver Quintet

Eddie Harris, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Joe Diorio, guitar; Bob Magnusson, bass; Roy McCurdy, drums; Feather-Weaver Copeland, Mahmu Pearl, vocal.

NYC, September 18 and 19, 1981

Accepting ResponsibilitySilveto SPR 101
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-

* Silveto SPR 101   Horace Silver - Guides To Growing Up

1983

Horace Silver Sextet

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 AttitudeSilveto SPR 102
Seeing With Perception-
The Sensitive Touch-
Exercising Taste And Good-
Judgement-
Hearing And Understanding-
Moving Forward With Confidence-

* Silveto SPR 102   Horace Silver - Spiritualizing The Senses

Horace Silver Quintet

Bobby Shew, trumpet; Eddie Harris, tenor sax, vocal; Horace Silver, piano, vocal; Bob Maize, bass; Carl Burnett, drums; Feather-Weaver Copeland, Mahmu Pearl, vocal.

NYC, August 25, and September 1, 1983

I Don't Know What I'm Gonna DoSilveto SPR 103
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-

* Silveto SPR 103   Horace Silver - There's No Need To Struggle

1985

Horace Silver Octet With Strings

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, vocal #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 TalentsSilveto SPR 104
2.Let's The Music Heal' Ya-
3.Brother Handy-
4.With Homage To My Mentors-
5.Scott Joplin-

* Silveto SPR 104   Horace Silver - Continuity Of Spirit

1988 (age 60)

Horace Silver Quintet

Clark Terry, trumpet, flugelhorn; Junior Cook, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Billy Hart, drums; Andy Bey, vocal.

NYC, March 31, 1988

PrologueSilveto SPR 105
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-

* Silveto SPR 105   Horace Silver - Music To Ease Your Disease

1993

Horace Silver Orchestra

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, vocal.

NYC, February 8 and 9, 1993

Funky BunkyLegacy CK 53812
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-

* Legacy CK 53812   Horace Silver - It's Got To Be Funky

1994

Horace Silver Nonet

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, vocal.

NYC, January 10 and 11, 1994

Pencil Packin' PapaSony Records (J) SRCS 7416
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-

* Sony Records (J) SRCS 7416   Horace Silver - Pencil Packin' Papa

Dee Dee Bridgewater

Stephane Belmondo, trumpet; Lionel Belmondo, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Hein Van De Geyn, bass; Andre Ceccarelli, drums; Dee Dee Bridgewater, vocal.

Plus XXX Studios, Paris, France, circa December, 1994

Nica's DreamVerve 314 527 470-2
Song For My Father-

* Verve 314 527 470-2   Dee Dee Bridgewater - Love And Peace - A Tribute To Horace Silver

1996

Horace Silver Septet

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 YouImpulse! IMPD-192
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-

* Impulse! IMPD-192   Horace Silver - The Hardbop Grandpop

1997

Horace Silver Quintet

Randy Brecker, trumpet; Michael Brecker, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Ron Carter, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.

NYC, May 29 and 30, 1997

A Prescription For The BluesImpulse! IMPD-238
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-

* Impulse! IMPD-238   Horace Silver - A Prescription For The Blues

1998 (age 70)

Horace Silver Quintet

Ryan Kisor, trumpet; Jimmy Greene, tenor, soprano sax; Horace Silver, piano; John Webber, bass; Willie Jones III, drums.

December 17 and 18, 1998

Satisfaction GuaranteedVerve IMPD-293
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-

* Verve IMPD-293   Horace Silver - Jazz...Has...A Sense Of Humor