Two and a half years after his last recording as a leader for Impulse, pianist McCoy Tyner emerged to start a period on Blue Note that would result in seven albums. Having left John Coltrane's Quartet in late 1965, Tyner was entering a period of struggle, although artistically his playing grew quite a bit in the late '60s. For this release, the pianist is teamed with tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Elvin Jones for five of his originals. Highlights of the easily recommended album include "Passion Dance," "Four by Five," and "Blues on the Corner."
You could not find a more appropriate title for this record, McCoy's first as a leader for Blue Note. This record is the real deal, the real McCoy!Teamed with Joe Henderson, Elvin Jones and Ron Carter this album hums from beginning to end. Speaking of apt titles, the first track (included here) is Passion Dance and it starts the record with a real spirited swing from the whole ensemble. What I...
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You could not find a more appropriate title for this record, McCoy's first as a leader for Blue Note. This record is the real deal, the real McCoy!Teamed with Joe Henderson, Elvin Jones and Ron Carter this album hums from beginning to end. Speaking of apt titles, the first track (included here) is Passion Dance and it starts the record with a real spirited swing from the whole ensemble. What I...
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| 1 Passion Dance |
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| 2 Contemplation |
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| 3 Four by Five |
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| 4 Search for Peace |
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| 5 Blues on the Corner |
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