Horace Silver

30/04/2025 0 min

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Horace Silver, born in 1928 and passed away in 2014, was a pianist and composer known for blending hard bop with elements of gospel, blues, and Latin music to create a sound that is uniquely his own. His masterpieces, like “Song for My Father” and “The Preacher,” are cherished for their infectious melodies and irresistible grooves.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.