Horace Silver Quintet
Finger Poppin' With The Horace Silver Quintet
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1992 Japan Pressing. An All-Time Hard Bop Classic. Recorded by RVG in 1959, "Finger Poppin' With The Horace Silver Quintet" is a timeless jazz classic. The album features Silver on piano, Blue Mitchell on trumpet, Junior Cook on tenor saxophone, Gene Taylor on bass and Roy Brooks on drums. The group's tight arrangements and infectious grooves make for a highly enjoyable listening experience. Silver's compositions are both sophisticated and accessible, with catchy melodies and imaginative improvisation. Notable tracks include the funky "Finger Poppin'," the bluesy "Juicy Lucy" and the beautiful ballad "Mellow D". The group's chemistry is evident throughout the album, as they effortlessly shift between swing, bebop, and hard bop styles. Overall, "Finger Poppin' with the Horace Silver Quintet" is a must-have for any jazz fan, and a perfect introduction to the genre for newcomers.