The Tokyo Blues - The Horace Silver Quintet (Vinyl) (AE)

This is a vinyl LP pressing of The Tokyo Blues by The Horace Silver Quintet. Originally released in 1962, the album captures Horace Silver's deep musicality, cultural curiosity, and enduring love for the blues. Inspired by the quintet’s 1961 tour of Japan, the record reflects the atmosphere and aesthetics of Japanese culture through Silver’s distinctive jazz language, rooted in hard bop. Blending relaxed grooves, lyrical melodies, and subtle Eastern influences, The Tokyo Blues stands out as a warm, thoughtful, and musically rich entry in Silver's extensive catalog. It remains a gem of his prolific career, demonstrating how jazz can explore new territories while staying grounded in tradition.

Label: Ermitage

Release Year: 2025

Track List:

1. Too Much Sake - the Horace Silver Quintet
2. Sayanora Blues - the Horace Silver Quintet
3. The Tokyo Blues
4. Cherry Blossom
5. Ah! So