Horace Silver was a pioneering jazz artist born on September 2, 1928 in Norwalk, CT. He was best known for his 1964 hit "Song for My Father" and was a major contributor to the hard bop and soul jazz genres. He was a major influence on jazz music and his legacy continues to this day.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)
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About
Jazz Artist who wrote "Song for My Father" from 1964. He was a pioneer in the genre of hard bop and occasionally worked in soul jazz.
Before Fame
He initially played the tenor saxophone, but later switched to piano. He was first employed at the Birdland jazz club after relocating to New York City in 1951.
Trivia
His trio of records, "The United States of Mind," was intended as cultural commentary on the societal changes of the 1960s and 1970s.
Family Life
His father, John Tavares Silva, immigrated to the United States from the island nation of Cape Verde.
Associated With
His piano playing was heavily influenced by Bud Powell.