Hardbop Grandpop, recorded for the Impulse! Label, shows the funky hardbop pianist Silver again at his best. The title of the CD (and title track) was inspired by a review in a Chicago newspaper, in which the reviewer referred to Silver as The Hardbop Grandpop. Silver received accompaniment for this new CD from renowned top jazz musicians: Claudio Roditi (trumpet / flugelhorn), Michael Brecker (tenor
… saxophone), Ronnie Cuber (baritone saxophone), Steve Turre (trombone), Ron Carter (bass) and Lewis Nash (drums). Lyrics have also been written for five of the ten songs, which are included in the CD inlay; vocal performances cannot be heard on this CD. The CD opens with the swinging I Want You; also full of swing is Hawkin '. Gratitude sounds graceful. Other compositions include: The Hippest Cat In Hollywood, I Got The Blues In Santa Cruz and Serenade To A Teakettle. Absolutely worth it!more
