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This Article is From Jun 19, 2014

Horace Silver, Legendary Jazz Musician, Dead at 85

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Updated : June 19, 2014 2:49 pm IST

Mr Silver was a pioneer of a rhythmic jazz style known as 'hard bop'. Image: YouTube

Highlights

  • Horace Silver, one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz, died at the age of 85.
  • Silver was one of the most admired pianists and composers and was a pioneer of a rhythmic jazz style known as 'hard bop', reported BBC.
  • His career began as a tenor saxophonist in clubs in Connecticut, US, but he switched to piano after he moved to New York in the 1950s.
  • Many of his compositions became jazz standards, including Sister Sadie, The Preacher and Filthy McNasty.
London: Horace Silver, one of the most influential musicians in the history of jazz, died at the ageof 85.

Silver was one of the most admired pianists and composers and was a pioneer of a rhythmic jazz style known as 'hard bop', reported BBC.

His career began as a tenor saxophonist in clubs in Connecticut, US, but he switched to piano after he moved to New York in the 1950s.

Many of his compositions became jazz standards, including Sister Sadie, The Preacher and Filthy McNasty.
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