micr0cosm (July 25, 2008 at 8:26 pm)

Just incredible.

watsonp143 (July 20, 2008 at 1:03 pm)

No one played anymore trumpet than blue Mitchell. He is one of the true master musicians of JAZZ!!!

Muenchies (July 8, 2008 at 4:07 am)

Whoah dude, at 7:50 he plays effin Peter and the Wolf! And at 5:24 he plays summertime! I haven't even watched the whole thing yet and already it's so good!

olivierbarjot (July 6, 2008 at 6:16 am)

what masters all.

am3155 (May 29, 2008 at 1:40 pm)

Silvers solo here is about as imaginative and creative as any I've ever heard.Absolute genius. Blue Mitchell and Junior Cook were great but Woody shaw & Joe Henderson were sidemen on some of Silver's finest work. IMO Great post, thanx noobpiano.

kingpleasure (May 10, 2008 at 12:03 am)

He starts off his solo quoting "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho" and later at 6:46 works in a minor key Reville ("you gotta get up, you gotta get up, you gotta get up in the morning.")which he repeats in an even more out variation at 7:28 before playing Peter and the Wolf at 7:50.This man was the creator of Intelligent Funky hardbop and a major figure in Jazz who is often neglected by historians undeservedly. He helped forge the music. Long Live to you Horace!! We love you!!

bhgbjazz (April 25, 2008 at 9:59 am)

great music, but a half-step too high.it must be in Eb-

Trumpetplayer60076 (April 19, 2008 at 8:56 pm)

I used to catch Blue when he played The Jazz Showcase in Chicago. His fingering was unusual as he didn't play with his fingertips. What a MARVELOUS player!! And to see Horace....Thanks for posting this fantastic musician!!

mrbruske (April 16, 2008 at 8:21 pm)

This brings back memories of the first time I saw Horace at Fairfield University introducing 'Song for my Father' with his father present in the audience. It is unforgettable. --Harry Lichtenbaum of Wethersfield, CT

depauw2004 (April 10, 2008 at 8:18 pm)

This is THE SHIT