In Pursuit of the 27th Man

In Pursuit of the 27th Man is a studio album by jazz pianist Horace Silver, released by Blue Note Records in 1973, featuring performances by Silver with David Friedman, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Bob Cranshaw, and Mickey Roker.Horace Silver discography, accessed November 24, 2009.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album four stars, describing it as "a very unusual sound for a Horace Silver set. But no matter what the instrumentation, the style is pure Silver, hard-driving and melodic hard bop with a strong dose of funky soul".Yanow, S. [ Allmusic Review], accessed November 24, 2009.

Track listing

Recorded on October 6 (tracks 2, 4, 6 & 7) and November 10 (tracks 1, 3 & 5), 1972

Personnel Horace Silver – piano Randy Brecker – trumpet, flugelhorn (1, 3 & 5) Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone (1, 3 & 5) David Friedman – vibraphone (2, 4, 6 & 7) Bob Cranshaw – electric bass Mickey Roker – drums

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