NMany wonderful memories with our dear friend.   You will always remain in our hearts. 
  NORMAN and GAIL JACOBSON  LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF.

Silver was one of my first heroes along with Clifford Brown.  He was one of the main reasons I came to love jazz.  On my radio program "The Art Of Jazz" at WHPK-FM in Chicago I not only played his recordings but used his music as station fill-ins; pieces like "Silver's Blue", "Calcutta Cutie" and "Blue Silver".  "The Back Beat" was used as background music for our child safety public service announcements.  He was an iconic figure who's contribution to the Art is incalculable. Like John Coltrane he was very spiritual.  My sincerest condolences to his family.

My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones from an old friend.May God bless you and keep you. Taffette and The Boys

When first attending Morgan State University (then College) in 1958, I became an instant fan after witnessing multiple nickels ( my nickels included ) dropped in the canteen's juke box to repeated plays of "Soulville", "The Back Beat" and "No Smoking". From that period on, I looked to buy any record with the name, Horace Silver as part of the group...and if possible, never missed a chance to see him perform. Mr. Silver, thank you for making my life a lot BRIGHTER.

God is the creator of life. the one who gave life to all living creatures is certainly capable of restoring life to someone who has died. Acts 17: 24,25. Owens and family

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family. He wrote about us the "Russell's in his book. My parents were ex pats like your Grandfather back in the day in Norwalk. His God daughter Allison still lives in Paris  with her family. God Bless, Anna Russell Mora His music will live forever.

Jazz is actually one of my favorite music and his music made history. It's sad he lost his life, but he really lived it making his audience travel emotionally with his music. Please accept my condolences and I hope the family receives God's undeserved comfort to deal with his sorrow. Psalms 55:22.

Love you brother, you will always be the hardbop grandpop.

Father Horace Silver — Thank you for all the uplifting, soulful music you have created and shared over many decades. The world pays tribute to you now, and your musical and spiritual legacy will continue to live on. May the eternal journey be a beautiful one.

I have enjoyed and listened to Mr. Silver's deeply introspective music and message of love and peace for nearly forty years. Witty and stylish, he was indeed a rare talent who will be missed. RIP

Hello, very sorry to hear of this talented man's untimely demise. I am a music lover, and to think that his talent has been recognized is wonderful. Very sorry.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Silver family. May you draw comfort from 1 Cor1:3,4

I first heard Horace when I was 12.  He recorded "Song for My Father"  and it left such a deep impression on me at an early age.  No one had ever expressed the love of their father... it was always about mothers.  I am 65 now, and I love Horace's music as much as I did at 12.  Thrilled to have met him in 2004.  Rest in peace Senor Blues. I love you!

To The Silver Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss, but remember that there's Peace and Calm in the Twenty-Third Psalm. "Song For My Father" is one of my favorite pieces. Love You With the Joy of Jesus.

To The Silver Family, 

Sorry to hear of your loss, but remember that there's Peace and Calm in the Twenty-Third Psalm. "Song For My Father" is one of my favorite songs. Love You With the Joy of Jesus.

Very sorry for your loss.  Horace Silver's inspiring music will be cherished by all of us, his many, many fans.  Hoping the promise of endless life surrounded by those who love God and love family prove to be both comforting and appealing to you.

To the family of HORACE SILVER I send my heartfelt condolences.During this difficult time of mourning I hope you draw comfort from the GOD of comfort. 

sincerely,
JWJC

I've always loved the music of Horace Silver, and to this day his music is in heavy rotation on my MP3 player. Rest in Peace my dear brother, and thank you for the wonderful Bop that up dropped.

My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones from your old friend, Gwendolyn Stinston from Hartford Connecticut. Remembering Horace from the days of the Elks Club in Hartford.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Peace And Blessings Shocked When I Saw This Just Listening To Some Of Your Sounds The Other Day Always Remember Meeting You In Wilmington. 50 Yrs Ago Picking  My Buddy Up For School His Dad Had On Some Sounds And I Said Mr. Rich Who Is That? He Said It's Horace Silver-Live At The Village Gate Filthy McNasty I Brought It The Next Day Thanks For All The Music Throughtout The Years God Bless You Family

Horace, my beautiful and gentle genius neighbor, you are now in the spirit world and making your inimitable music  in heaven, but here on earth we shall always miss you. Blessings and  sympathy to your family.  Love  from the  Sunset Mesa. Linda

Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. May you find peace and comfort by drawing closer to God  and each other.

So sorry for the loss of your love one please accept my sympathy.

Much inner peace to the Horace Silver family. 

I have enjoyed Horace's music for many years. His music has helped inspire me to continue to do the things that I have had the opportunity to do on Blue Note Records in the ‘60s. 

The last time we spoke we talked about the new music business. 

His recording of Senor Blues was done during my younger years. It captured me and the sound will always be. 

And so it is. 

Musician, trumpeter, composer Eddie Gale.

I send all of my condolences to your family. May Jehovah be with you in grief.

To my  handsome and talented cousin, Descanse em paz.

In 1965 seen at the Crawford Grill and the memories remains like it was yesterday. Jazz will live as long as music exists. God Bless and keep all the jazz musicans.

May family friends and fans find comfort from the fond memories and good times spent with Mr Silver. Remember also that God is love and He always want you to draw close to Him especially during this time of deep sorrow.

To the family of Mr. Silver. Please accept my sincerest condolences. God promises that if we draw close to him he will draw close to us. (James 4 : 8).  Please pour your heart out to him. He is the God of all comfort and he wants you to be comforted during this difficult time.

sincere sorrow to the family,,know that those who mourn will be comforted according to matt.5:4......dee

We offer our condolences.May the comfort only God can give be with you during this difficult time.

May all be comforted by the wonderful promise to the end of all death, mourning and pain.

My sincere condolence to Mr. Silver's family.  I am (and always have been) a huge fan.  Cape Verdean Blues is still one of my all time favorite albums from ANY genre.  Bringing joy to millions of Jazz fans - not to bad a legacy I say. R.I.P. Horace Silver...
Mike Larcombe - Florida

I was so sorry to hear of your loss.  The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

you will be remembered in philly.  Your work was pure, sensitive and beautiful.  Song for My Father,Horoscope, etc.  May you Rest in Peace.  My condolences to the family of Horace Silver in their time of sorrow.

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Horace Silver

September 2, 1928 – June 18, 2014

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