Horace Silver Tears Through the Changes of “Solar” (LOTW #223)
Miles Davis has been responsible for either creating or taking credit for many of the jazz standards which we know and love to this day. “Solar” is no exception, and the album Walkin’ (1956) by the Miles Davis Quintet has several of these notable jazz standards. Horace Silver was a great pianist and sideman in […]
Ahmad Jamal’s Opening Sequence From “Woody ‘N’ You” (LOTW #222)
Here is a classic opening line from “Woody ‘N’ You” off Ahmad Jamal’s classic album Live at the Pershing (1958). Ahmad’s trio stylings have made this album one of the classic jazz trio recordings of all time, evident in his melodic prowess and joyful swing feeling. The trio really shines on this particular track, enjoy! […]
