“They didn't dictate to me as to what kind of music that they wanted me to play or what tunes, what musicians that I was going to use. They let me do my thing. That's one reason I stayed there for twenty-eight years.”
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Horace Silver
Horace Silver, a renowned jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, was born on September 2, 1928, and passed away on June 18, 2014. His musical career spanned over half a century, and he was known for his unique jazz style and improvisational skills. more
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