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| Silverman & Morris | |
|---|---|
| Name | Silverman & Morris |
| Background | group_or_band |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, Blues, Soul |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Blue Note Records, Columbia Records |
| Associated acts | Norah Jones, Leonard Cohen, Miles Davis |
Silverman & Morris are a duo formed in New York City in 2008 known for blending Jazz and Blues traditions with contemporary Soul sensibilities. The pair have recorded for Blue Note Records and collaborated with artists linked to Columbia Records and independent scenes across Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and London. Their work has appeared on stages alongside figures connected to Montreux Jazz Festival, Glastonbury Festival, and venues like Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall.
Formed after sessions in studios near Greenwich Village and rehearsals influenced by scenes around Harlem and Chelsea, the duo emerged during a period shaped by movements associated with Downtown Music Scene and labels such as Verve Records. Early performances referenced neighborhoods like Williamsburg, Brooklyn and drew attention from critics at outlets related to The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork. Their timeline intersects with festivals including South by Southwest and tours connected to acts appearing on bills with Dianne Reeves, Herbie Hancock, and Beyoncé.
The duo consists of a vocalist-pianist with roots linked to conservatories like Juilliard School and a guitarist-arranger trained in lineages connected to Berklee College of Music and ensembles associated with Lincoln Center. Their collaborators and session players have included musicians who performed with Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, and horn players tied to Duke Ellington repertoires and orchestras resembling New York Philharmonic affiliates. Production partners have connections to studios used by Tom Waits, Brian Eno, and engineers who worked on projects for Stevie Wonder.
Their sound blends elements drawn from recordings by Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, and songcraft associated with Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Arrangements reference traditions of Charlie Parker bebop phrasing, B.B. King phrasing in blues, and harmonic approaches reminiscent of Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock. Vocal timbres nod to singers such as Etta James, Norah Jones, and Amy Winehouse while their songwriting shows affinities with catalogues of Paul Simon, Van Morrison, and Tom Waits. Production aesthetics connect to engineers who worked on albums by Radiohead, Bob Dylan, and The Rolling Stones.
Their releases include studio albums, live recordings, and singles with collaborators from labels associated with Blue Note Records and distribution networks used by Sony Music Entertainment. Notable releases are cited alongside projects by artists like Bill Evans, Chet Baker, and contemporary peers who have released through ECM Records and Motown Records. Their catalog has been reviewed in publications alongside coverage of albums by Adele, Sam Smith, and John Coltrane.
Silverman & Morris have toured venues in circuits that include stops historically frequented by Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, and modern festivals such as Coachella and Newport Jazz Festival. Support slots and co-bills have paired them with performers whose careers intersect with Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and contemporary acts who have appeared on stages with Coldplay and Radiohead. They have recorded live sessions in rooms like Village Vanguard and participated in broadcasts akin to programs on BBC Radio 2 and NPR Music.
Critics have compared their work to landmark recordings by Miles Davis and vocalists from the eras of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, and writers in The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, and The New Yorker have discussed their albums alongside retrospectives of Blue Note Records artists. Their influence appears in modern scenes associated with Brooklyn collectives and in students at institutions referencing curricula from Juilliard School and Berklee College of Music. Awards and nominations have placed them in conversations near honors such as the Grammy Awards and recognitions often given at ceremonies like the BBC Music Awards.
Category:American musical duos Category:Musical groups from New York City