Drum solos are an integral part of the jazz idiom, where every instrument gets the opportunity to solo. Jazz Messengers, Coltrane, Clifford Brown/Max Roach. But I agree with the above that Horace Silver has less of it, although IMO, Horace took more of a commercial path than some others, no doubt in an attempt to appeal to a wider audience. Honestly though, the relatively short solos by Blakey, Roach, Billy Higgins, Mel Lewis, Shelly Manne and many others are incredibly musical and compelling, IMO.
Hard Bop, sans drum solos ?
Hard Bop fan, save for the drum solos. I'm sure they're a hoot if you're in the room watching, but can't stand em otherwise. Who's got suggestions?