"Song for My Father" (album)

"Song for My Father" is a jazz album by trumpeter Horace Silver, released in 1965. It is renowned for its soulful melodies and rhythmic complexity, blending hard bop jazz with Latin influences. The album features Silver’s engaging compositions, notably the title track dedicated to his father, highlighting themes of familial love and cultural pride. With a talented lineup including saxophonist Junior Cook and bassist Gene Taylor, the album is celebrated as a classic, showcasing Silver’s approachable yet sophisticated style that bridges groove and improvisation, making it influential and accessible to jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike.