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by McCoy Tyner

Overview

This stimulating LP has an interesting combination of players. It may be the only recording to include both pianist McCoy Tyner and his successor with the John Coltrane Quartet, Alice Coltrane (who adds atmosphere with her harp). The set also matches the young altoist Gary Bartz with Wayne Shorter (doubling on tenor and soprano), whom he succeeded in Miles Davis' group, and reunites Shorter and bassist Ron Carter, and Tyner and drummer Elvin Jones. The all-star sextet stretches out on lengthy renditions of four of Tyner's modal originals, and there is strong solo space for the leader and the two saxophonists. Wayne Shorter in particular is often quite intense. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/08/2024
Label:	Universal
UPC:	4988031620960

Tracks

1. Message From the Nile
2. The Wanderer
3. Survival Blues
4. His Blessings

Album Credits

Performance Credits

McCoy Tyner   Primary Artist,Piano
Elvin Jones   Guest Artist,Drums
Ron Carter   Guest Artist,Bass,Bass (Acoustic)
Gary Bartz   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto)
Alice Coltrane   Guest Artist,Harp
Wayne Shorter   Guest Artist,Sax (Soprano),Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

Francis Wolff   Producer
McCoy Tyner   Composer
Michael Cuscuna   Producer
Rudy Van Gelder   Recording,Engineer
Ron McMaster   Mastering Engineer
Andre Perry   Liner Notes