The Cape Verdean Blues is a 1966 album by American jazz pianist Horace Silver. The album features the quintet of Silver, trumpeter Woody Shaw, saxophonist Joe Henderson, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Roger Humphries; trombonist J. J. Johnson also appears on three tracks. The album was inspired by Silver's father, John Tavares Silva, who was born in Cape Verde.
Track listing All tracks by Horace Silver, except "Mo' Joe" by Joe Henderson.
"The Cape Verdean Blues" - 4:59 "The African Queen" - 9:36 "Pretty Eyes" - 7:30 "Nutville" - 7:15 "Bonita" - 8:37 "Mo' Joe" - 5:46
Recorded on October 1 (#1-3) and 22 (#4-6), 1965.
Personnel Horace Silver – piano Woody Shaw – trumpet Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone J. J. Johnson – trombone (4–6) Bob Cranshaw – double bass Roger Humphries – drums
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