This 1959 hard bop classic, reissued here on CD, showcases Silver's knack for catchy, gospel-inflected melodies and infectious rhythms. It's a definitive example of his signature "funky" jazz sound.
- The album reached number 25 on Billboard's Top Jazz Albums chart.
- The title track features a memorable, bluesy piano riff and a driving, danceable beat.
- This recording session took place at Van Gelder Studios in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Horace Silver was a pianist, composer, and bandleader, a seminal figure in the development of jazz funk and soul jazz. The Horace Silver Quintet, formed in the mid-1950s, became one of hard bop's most iconic and influential ensembles.
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