Horace Silver
Piano Solo on
Walkin'

About

Horace Silver's piano solo is the fourth of five solos on this recording, following Lucky Thompson on tenor sax. Spanning two choruses of the 12-bar Blues form in F at a moderate 127 BPM with a swing feel, Silver contributes two choruses of piano that bring his characteristic blend of gospel fervor and bebop sophistication. Horace Silver was 25 to 26 years old at the time of this recording. Silver brings both harmonic sophistication and melodic invention to the improvisation, utilizing the piano's full range to build and release tension throughout.

Horace Silver was 25 to 26 years old at the time.