World Pacific Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
The Mastersounds Play Compositions By Horace Silver
| Recorded | c. 1960 |
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| Label | World Pacific Records |
| Catalog | WP-1284 |
| Released | 1960 |
| Personnel | 4 credited players |
| Discogs | master 852778 |
The record
Horace Silver's hard-bop writing gets a lighter West Coast treatment here, the group trading grit for lift and letting the vibes carry most of the melodic weight. The piano stays understated rather than bluesy.
Session personnel
- Benny Barth — drums
- Monk Montgomery — electric bass [fender]
- Richie Crabtree — piano
- Buddy Montgomery — vibraphone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1960 | World Pacific Records · WP-1284 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file · deep groove |
|---|---|
| 1960 | World Pacific Records — STEREO |
| 1975 | Liberty · LLJ-70042 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | Liberty · LLJ-70042 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2011 | World Pacific Records · TOCJ-50137 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
Follow the players
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