A soulful, swinging hard-bop peak. Tuneful and beloved. A high point. Released in 1959, it's an early landmark for Horace Silver.
On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.
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More from Horace Silver — where to go next
If you have Blowin' the Blues Away, these are the Horace Silver records worth reaching for next.
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Blowin' the Blues Away1959 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Song for My Father1965 · JazzClassic
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