"Jazz music stimulates the mind and uplifts the soul.. of those who play it and listen to it, and allows them to be fully and immerse them completely," said jazz legend jazz legend Horace Silver, who passed away on June 21, 2014

This quote perfectly describes his attitude towards music. His constant search for new ways and the urge to and the urge to develop himself further, have shaped his work many years

Raised in Norwalk, Connecticut.., he combined the Cape Verdean folk music of his father.. and the gospel sounds his mother taught him.., with the elements of bebop and rhythm 'n' blues.. and created many of the most important compositions.. of hard bop

This 10-CD box set includes many of the greatest albums from the early creative years, his band and as a swinging pianist in the bands of Clark Terry, Art Farmer, Milt Jackson, Paul Chambers and Miles Davis

Album title:

Horace Silver And Spotlight On The Drums: Art Blakey - Sabu
Clark Terry
Horace Silver Quintet - Silver's Blue
Kenny Dorham - Afro-Cuban
Horace Silver And The Jazz Messengers
The Art Farmer Septet
Horace Silver Quintet - 6 Pieces Of Silver
Paul Chambers - Whims Of Chambers
The Jazz Messengers
Horace Silver - The Sytlings Of Silver
Milt Jackson - Plenty, Plenty Soul
Horace Silver Quintet - Further Explorations
Miles Davis All Stars - Walkin
Horace Silver Quintet - Finger Poppin
Horace Silver Quintet - Blowin The Blues Away
Horace Silver Quintet - Horace Scope