Love and Peace: A Tribute to Horace Silver
Dee Dee Bridgewater · 1995
63 min · 13 tracks · jazz
Dynamic jazz vocals intertwine with intricate arrangements, celebrating Horace Silver's legacy through a fresh, soulful lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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Permit Me to Introduce You to Yourself Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Nica's Dream — Bridgewater's rendition of this classic highlights her vocal agility and emotional depth, breathing new life into a beloved standard.
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Song for My Father — This track showcases Bridgewater's ability to blend storytelling with complex rhythms, creating a heartfelt tribute that resonates with both nostalgia and innovation.
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Filthy McNasty — Her playful interpretation of this lively piece captures the essence of Silver's playful spirit and showcases Bridgewater's improvisational prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Bridgewater's tribute blends intricate arrangements with her dynamic vocals, celebrating Silver's legacy while maintaining a distinct sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of themes
- rich vocal interpretations throughout
- wave-like pacing with variety
- for reflective evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Recognized for its artistic ambition and Grammy nomination, celebrating Silver's legacy.
- Career context
- By 1995, Dee Dee Bridgewater was an established artist with multiple acclaimed albums. 'Love and Peace: A Tribute to Horace Silver' followed her Grammy-winning album 'Dear Ella' and showcased her ability to reinterpret jazz standards while paying homage to influential musicians like Silver.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nina Simone· Cassandra Wilson· Diana Krall
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Happened My Way
The lyrics shift from expressions of longing to joyful acceptance as the narrator reflects on unexpected love.
This transition from yearning to joy illustrates the complexity of relationships, revealing the emotional range that Bridgewater navigates effortlessly.
Tracklist
- 1 Permit Me to Introduce You to Yourself Start here 3:24
- 2 Nica's Dream 5:13
- 3 The Tokyo Blues 5:43
- 4 Pretty Eyes 5:07
- 5 Saint Vitus Dance 2:41
- 6 You Happened My Way 6:28
- 7 Soulville 4:17
- 8 Filthy McNasty 4:52
- 9 Song for My Father 5:36
- 10 Doodlin' 6:07
- 11 Lonely Woman 5:21
- 12 The Jody Grind 5:00
- 13 Blowin' the Blues Away 3:54
What to play next
Bridgewater
1995
Continues the dynamic jazz vocal style with fresh interpretations and arrangements.
Keeping Tradition
1993
Sets the stage for the tribute with its focus on classic jazz themes.
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