An incomparable classic by Horace Silver, this 1959 Blue Note recording features his classic quintet (with Blue Mitchell, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor and Louis Hayes) at their absolute peak.  Featuring all but one Silver composition, the album has at least two tracks that have become modern jazz standards (Peace, Sister Sadie) and there is not really a weak track to be found.  While it is a futile argument to try and find Silver’s best record, “Blowin’ The Blues Away” is a masterpiece from start to finish and has to be heard by anyone interested in the history of jazz music.

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Released 1959  :  Blue Note Records  :  Catalog #BLP 4017

Players:
Horace Silver – Piano
Junior Cook – Tenor Sax
Blue Mitchell – Trumpet
Gene Taylor – Bass
Louis Hayes – Drums

Horace Silver – Break City from “Blowin’ The Blues Away”

Horace Silver – Sister Sadie from “Blowin’ The Blues Away”