Horace Silver - Horace Scope (1960)

Someday, history might recognize pianist/composer Horace Silver as one of the first crossover jazz artists. Silver was definitely a commited jazz musician but he also had the gift for catchy tunes and a good solid beat, and his bands featured warmly direct, heartfelt solos. From 1960, HORACE-SCOPE has plenty of relaxed, old-school funky ambience, earnestly appealing grooves, and crackling, succinct soloing from Silver, trumpeter Blue Mitchell, and tenor saxophonist Junior Cook. Highlight: "Nica's Dream," a Silver gem that became a standard.

Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on July 8, 1960.
Horace Silver Quintet: Horace Silver (piano); Junior Cook (tenor saxophone); Blue Mitchell (trumpet); Gene Taylor (bass); Roy Brooks (drums).

1.Strollin'
2.Where You at?
3.Without You
4.Horace-Scope
5.Yeah!
6.Me and My Baby
7.Nica's Dream.