Often overlooked due to other tiles also released during Silvers peak period (1954-1965), Horace-Scope is a solid collection that holds up quite well today. It again features the fine tandem of Junior Cooks tenor and Blue Mitchells trumpet (their third Silver recording together) who, by now, found their interplay becoming second-nature, almost telepathic. Other Silver regulars Gene Taylor and Ray Brooks handle bass lines and drum fills, respectively. Arrangements are spot-on, tight in the pocket and surprisingly ultra-soulful in the solo turns. Its easy to think the highlight of this album to be Silvers first attempt of his own Nicas Dream - which had been debuted by Art Blakey three years prior - and it just might be. But equally intoxicating are the takes on Strollin, Without You and the title tune, all of which Silver and Co. make totally their own.
As part of the Classic Blue Note Signature LP reissue Series this reissue was mastered and cut from the original analog master tapes on Classics All Tube Mono cutting system and featuring authentic tip on jackets with film laminate front covers. Great record highly recommended!
Features:
200g Quiex SV-P
Mono
Musicians:
Blue Mitchell, trumpet
Junior Cook, tenor sax
Horace Silver, piano
Gene Taylor, bass
Roy Brooks, drums
Selections:
1. Strollin'
2. Where You At?
3. Without You
4. Horace-Scope
5. Yeah! (Instrumental)
6. Me And My Baby
7. Nica's Dream
As part of the Classic Blue Note Signature LP reissue Series this reissue was mastered and cut from the original analog master tapes on Classics All Tube Mono cutting system and featuring authentic tip on jackets with film laminate front covers. Great record highly recommended!
Features:
200g Quiex SV-P
Mono
Musicians:
Blue Mitchell, trumpet
Junior Cook, tenor sax
Horace Silver, piano
Gene Taylor, bass
Roy Brooks, drums
Selections:
1. Strollin'
2. Where You At?
3. Without You
4. Horace-Scope
5. Yeah! (Instrumental)
6. Me And My Baby
7. Nica's Dream
