Horace Silver’s album The Stylings of Silver is a tidy romp through the hard bop genre which showcases Silver’s distinct blend of rhythmic innovation and melodic sophistication. Featuring a formidable lineup of pianist Silver, trumpeter Art Farmer, saxophonist Hank Mobley, bassist Teddy Kotick, and drummer Louis Hayes, the record combines intricate jazz arrangements with Silver’s trademark infectious grooves. It’s a wonderfully energetic album of 1950s-era jazz that is fun background music to have on during work.
Standout Songs: “No Smokin’”, “Home Cookin’”
