Legendary pianist and composer Horace Silver (1928 -2014) was infl uenced by a wide range of musical styles,notably gospel, African, and Latin American music. Healso occasionally ventured into the soul jazz genre.Silver would record exclusively for Blue Note after 1956,eventually becoming close to the label’s boss, AlfredLion, who allowed him greater input on aspects of albumproduction than was usual at the time. Blowin’ the BluesAway is hailed as one of the true classics from thepianist’s discography. On this album Silver introducedsome of his fi nest compositions, such as “Peace” and“Sister Sadie.”

• 1. Blowin' the Blues Away 4:45
• 2. The St. Vitus Dance 4:11
• 3. Break City 4:58
• 4. Peace 6:04
• 5. Sister Sadie 6:21
• 6. Baghdad Blues 4:55
• 7. Melancholy Mood 7:10
• 8. Melancholy Mood [1958 Version] 6:37*