Horace Silver
Composer

Horace Silver Net Worth

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

Birth Day September 2, 1928
Birth Place Norwalk, CT
Age 92 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 18, 2014 (age 85)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)

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.

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