Doin' the Thing is a live album by jazz pianist Horace Silver, released on the Blue Note label in 1961. It was the only live album released featuring the "classic" Horace Silver Quintet.
The album was recorded at the Village Gate nightclub in New York City and features performances by Silver with Blue Mitchell, Junior Cook, Gene Taylor, and Roy Brooks.Horace Silver discography. Retrieved November 20, 2009.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "This live set finds pianist/composer Horace Silver and his most acclaimed quintet stretching out".Yanow, S. [ AllMusic Review]. Retrieved November 20, 2009. The All About Jazz review of the CD rerelease by Hrayr Attarian called the album "especially unique, not only because of its quality, but because it is the only live recording of his most famous quintet. Recorded in 1961, this CD has the power to transport one back in time to the smoky room at Village Gate where one feels the raw energy of the live performance".Attarian, H. Review: Doin' the Thing at the Village Gate, All About Jazz, October 9, 2006.
Track listing All compositions by Horace Silver.
Bonus tracks not included on original LP
All tracks recorded at the Village Gate, NYC, on May 19 & 20, 1961.
Personnel Horace Silver – piano Blue Mitchell – trumpet Junior Cook – tenor saxophone Gene Taylor – bass Roy Brooks - drums
Production Alfred Lion – production Reid Miles – design Rudy Van Gelder – engineering Jim Marshall – photography
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