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Horace Silver

Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silver (born September 2, 1928) is a famous jazz pianist and composer. He is known for his distinctive humorous and funky playing style, and for his pioneering contributions to hard bop. Silver was influenced by a wide range of musical styles, notably gospel music, African music, and Latin American music.

Selected Compositions

Doodlin'
Nica's Dream
Opus de Funk
The Preacher
Senor Blues
Sister Sadie
Song For My Father
Walkin'

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