Silver 'n Brass
Horace Silver · 1975
41 min · 6 tracks · jazz
A vibrant blend of hard bop and intricate melodies, Silver 'n Brass showcases Horace Silver's inventive compositional style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kissin' Cousins — This opening track features a playful interplay between horns and piano, setting a lively tone that encapsulates the album’s energetic spirit.
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The Sophisticated Hippie — This composition blends complex rhythms with an upbeat melody, showcasing Silver’s ability to merge cerebral jazz structures with accessible tunes.
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Mysticism — The lengthy improvisational sections and rich harmonic textures in this track highlight Silver's deep connection to spiritual themes within his music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- soulful melodies for relaxation
- for afternoon gatherings
- engaging in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seeking standout singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1975, Horace Silver was a well-established figure in jazz, having released over a dozen albums since his debut in 1952. Silver 'n Brass came during a prolific period for him, following successful albums such as 'Song for My Father' and 'Cape Verdean Blues', solidifying his reputation as a leading innovator in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Art Blakey· Thelonious Monk· McCoy Tyner
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kissin' Cousins 7:55
- 2 Barbara 7:36
- 3 Dameron's Dance 5:19
- 4 The Sophisticated Hippie 7:05
- 5 Adjustment 5:19
- 6 Mysticism 8:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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