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I asked the question because on the clip you posted Silver solos (what I thought you meant by "expand") for about three minutes and on the clip from Newport he solos for about six minutes.  He also plays much more percussively (like a drummer) on the Newport; not a better or worse thing, just different.  The distortion doesn't bother me in the least; the music comes through loud and clear.

****The interesting fact is, the composer was on both versions; he just decided to play slower with the "Jazz Messengers".****

i doubt that the tempo on Blakey's version was Silver's call since he was a sideman on that date and I have not heard any version of that tune with Silver as the leader that is anywhere near as slow.  I don't think the tune works as well at the slower tempo, and"languid" is a good characterization of Blakey's drumming on that cut.   As I have said before his drumming strikes me lazy sometimes.

****", I didn't know we were through with Mr. Silver****

Wasnt suggesting we were, nor that you were the only one giving Señor Blues attention.  Just surprised the tune hadn't been mentioned by anyone.  No direct reference to you.

Leon Thomas sounds great singing the tune until he starts the yodeling thing; a bit much this time.  Thanks for the clip.

Frogman, the yodeling is a Leon Thomas signature thing. The only other yodeling I ever recall before him was that cowboy thing, and there certainly isn't any semblance between the two. Although I recall Rok making the same comment, I like it.

When he sounds like Joe Williams, which is how he sounded when he started with Count Basie, is what I like the least; it's too commercial for my taste.

In the comments section, most of the people stated they liked the yodeling. Someone said he was inspired by African Pigmies, but I don't know anything about that. Someone else said it was an acquired taste thing, but I liked it the first time I heard it; it definitely sets him apart from the crowd, and I think he should have focused on what set him apart from the crowd as opposed to just singing.

Since "Nica's Dream" is my favorite tune by Horace Silver, I liked both versions a lot, but the messengers with Donald Byrd and Hank Mobley was definitely my favorite.

I interpreted your statement as meaning we have covered all there is of significance by Horace Silver. Feel free to take us in any direction you choose.


Enjoy the music.

***** I interpreted your statement as meaning we have covered all there is of significance by Horace Silver.*****

Surely you jest!!   You have not even reached  Dee Dee Bridgewater yet.  No Filthy McNasty?   'The Cape Verdean Blues' has some nice playing / tunes on it also.   The list goes on.

Hang in there.  You got work to do.

Cheers

O-10, I like and appreciate clarity in communication; I think the lack of it has led to a lot of silly bickering here.  For that reason, these and any other related comments/questions are in that spirit and an attempt to avoid miscommunication going forward; nothing more.  Having said that, and so that I can be more clear and concise in the future, what exactly about my comment caused you think that I thought that

****we have covered everything there is of significance about Horace Silver****?

  On the other side of the coin (so to speak), while I am well aware that the "yodeling" is a "signature thing", I wrote:

****; a bit much this time****

Iow, I don't particularly dislike it, just think he took it too far in that performance; to the point of distraction.

There are so many excellent versions of Nica's Dream!
I love them all.