Horace Silver - In Pursuit Of The 27th Man
Review by Kristy Lamb
In Pursuit Of The 27th Man by Horace Silver is a jazz album that showcases the legendary pianist's talent and versatility. The album features a mix of upbeat and mellow tracks, all of which are characterized by Silver's signature style and his ability to seamlessly blend different genres.
The album's title track, "In Pursuit Of The 27th Man," is a lively tune that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The track features a catchy melody and a driving rhythm, both of which are anchored by Silver's virtuosic piano playing. Other notable tracks on the album include "Strange Vibes" and "I've Had A Little Talk," which showcase Silver's ability to create complex, layered compositions that are both musically and emotionally engaging.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Strange Vibes | 5:00 | |
| Nothin' Can Stop Me Now | 05:15 | |
| Kathy | 4:18 | |
| In Pursuit Of The 27th Man | 9:45 | |
| In Pursuit of the 27th Man | 09:44 | |
| Nothin' Can Stop Me Now | 5:14 | |
| Summer in Central Park | 04:41 | |
| Gregory Is Here | 6:20 | |
| Liberated Brother | 5:20 | |
| Summer In Central Park | 4:40 |
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Catalog Numbers
- BN-LA054-F
- BST 84 433 K
- BST 84 433 K, BN-LA054-F
- 7243 5 35758 2 3
- TOCJ-50505
- 7243 5 35758 2 3, 5357582
- UCCQ-3028
Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Reissue
- Gatefold
- CD
- Remastered
- Limited Edition
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | United Artists Records, Inc. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | United Artists Records, Inc. |
| Manufactured By | United Artists Records, Inc. |
| Recorded At | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey |
| Published By | Nodlew Music |
| Marketed By | EMI |
| Distributed By | EMI |
| Glass Mastered At | EMI Uden |
| Pressed By | Mediamotion |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Carol Forbes |
| Drums | Mickey Roker |
| Electric Bass | Bob Cranshaw |
| Engineer | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Photography By | Darnell Mitchell |
| Piano | Horace Silver |
| Liner Notes | Horace Silver |
| Producer | George Butler |
| Tenor Saxophone | Michael Brecker (tracks: A1, A3, B1) |
| Trumpet | Randy Brecker (tracks: A1, A3, B1) |
| Flugelhorn | Randy Brecker (tracks: A1, A3, B1) |
| Vibraphone | David Friedman (tracks: A2, A4, B2, B3) |
| Art Direction | Michael Boland, The Boland Design Company, NYC |
| Design | Michael Boland, The Boland Design Company, NYC |
| Composed By | Horace Silver (tracks: 3 to 7) |
| Creative Director | Gordon H Jee |
| Remastered By | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Reissue Producer | Michael Cuscuna |
| Recorded By | Rudy Van Gelder |
| Written-By | Horace Silver (tracks: 4 to 7) |
| Bass | Bob Cranshaw |
| Saxophone | Michael Brecker (tracks: 1, 3, 5) |
Notes
- Recorded on October 6 (#A2, A4, B2, B3) and November 10 (#A1, A3, B1), 1972.
- © ℗ MCMLXXIII United Artists Records, Inc. / Printed in U.S.A.
- 1975-9 edition, blue labels with white 'b'.
- Gatefold cover.
- Blue Note Records · A Division Of United Artists Records, Inc.
- First edition with white/blue labels & black printed titles and credits.
- Different disc labels - black "b" with blue "b" inside
- Issue 1973 to 1978 = Blue Note label variation # 13 (LJC)
- First edition with white/blue labels & blue printed titles and credits.
- Blue Note Records · A Division Of United Artists GmbH, Munchen
- Blue labels with black b.
- German Copyrights notice on labels.
- On cover:
- Gatefold cover
- On spine:
- BN-LA054-F 0598
- On labels:
- BST 84 433 K
- Blue Note Records - A Division of United Artists GmbH. München - Made in Germany
- Recorded at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on October 6 (#2, 4, 6, 7) and November 10 (#1, 3, 5), 1972.
- Originally issued as Blue Note BNLA-054 in 1973.
- Tracks 2, 4, 6 & 7 recorded on October 6, 1972.
- Tracks 1, 3 & 5 recorded on November 10, 1972.
- 24bit 192kHz digital remastering.
- This edition is pressed by Mediamotion (according to the Mould SID code) and has EMI UDEN in the matrix field of the CD.
- All transfers from analog to digital were made at 24-bit resolution.
- Blue Note© is a registered trademark of Capital Records, Inc.
- ℗ & © 2002 Capitol Records, Inc.
- ℗&© 1973
- Made in Japan
- Originally issued as Blue Note BNLA-054.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A etched/stamped): BNLA .054 . F-1 VAN GELDER
- Matrix / Runout (Side B etched/stamped): BNLA .054 - F-2 VAN GELDER
- Matrix / Runout (Etched, both sides): T
- Matrix / Runout (Side A etched/stamped): BNLA . 054 - F-1 VAN GELDER
- Matrix / Runout (Side B etched/stamped): BNLA . 054 . F-2 VAN GELDER
- Other (Price code on spine): 0598
- Matrix / Runout: BN LA · 054. F - I
- Matrix / Runout: BN LA · 054. F - 2(=)
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society: BMI
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched/stamped): BNLA.054-F-1⑵ 84 433-A VAN GELDER Made in Germany
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched/stamped): BNLA.054-F-2 (=) 84 433-B VAN GELDER Made in Germany
- Barcode: 724353575823
- Barcode: 4 988006 899643
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Barcode (Text): 7 243 5 35758 2 3
- Barcode (Scanned): 724353575823
- Rights Society: bel BIEM
- Label Code: LC 0133
- Matrix / Runout: EMI uDEN 5357582 @ 2 010104
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L045
- Mould SID Code: IFPI AAHP3
- Price Code (F): PM 516
- Barcode (Printed on obi): 4 988031 289778
- Barcode (Scanned): 4988031289778
- Price Code (RRP): ¥1,400
About Horace Silver
American jazz pianist, composer and band leader, born September 2, 1928 in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA, died June 18, 2014 in New Rochelle, New York, USA.
Real Name
- Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silver
Name Vars
- H Silver
- H. Silver
- H. Silvers
- H.Silver
- Horace
- Horace - Silver
- Horace Silber
- Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silva aka \
- Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silver
- Horance Silver
- Horece Silver
- R. Silver
- Siler
- Silver
- Silver Horace
- Silvers
- Siver
- Г. Сильвер
- С. Хорес
- Х. Силвер
- Х. Сильвер
- Х.Сильвер
- Хорас Силвер
- Хорас Силвър
- Хорес Силвер
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Summary by Kristy Lamb
Comments
Going into the 1970s, many legendary jazz musicians lost their way, turned to other musical genres or simply stopped recording altogether. Initially it looked like Horace Silver was going to be another one of the many who would sacrifice their trademark style on the altar of the latest fad, but after a brief flirtation with lyrics and fusion on a trio of albums at the beginning of the decade, Silver smartly returned to what he did best with "In Pursuit of the 27th Man", a set that rarely gets mentioned in the same breath as his more celebrated 1950s and 60s sets, but by all rights deserves to be. Melodic and funky, with that characteristic hint of soul, this is one of the most compelling dates in Silver's entire catalog, delivering some of the catchiest tracks of his career, like "Liberated Brother" and "Gregory Is Here", and doing so without any of the Avant-garde affectations or fusion flourishes that were then sweeping the world of jazz. Silver's playing here is at times reminiscent of the best late 60s acoustic work of Herbie Hancock, which does give it a bit more contemporary of a sound, but one never gets the feeling that he's aping Hancock or trying to be anyone but himself, and the presence of vibraphonist David Friedman is another welcome, slightly contemporizing addition on four of the album's seven tracks, especially the intriguing, sinuous title track. "In Pursuit of the 27th Man" might not be on the cutting edge of what was going on in the music world at the time, but it is thoroughly enjoyable Hard Bop that will definitely delight any fan of Silver's music.
