Sama Layuca

by McCoy Tyner

Overview

Pianist McCoy Tyner is heard at the height of his powers throughout this rewarding set. He contributed all five compositions and has a colorful and diverse group of major players at his disposal to interpret them: vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, altoist Gary Bartz, Azar Lawrence on tenor and soprano, John Stubblefield doubling on oboe and flute, bassist Buster Williams, drummer Billy Hart and both Mtume and Guillerme Franco on percussion. The results (which include a brief Tyner-Hutcherson duet on "Above the Rainbow") are quite rewarding and serve as a strong example of McCoy Tyner's music. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/12/2002
Label:	Concord
UPC:	0025218707121
Rank:	62627

Tracks

1. Sama Layuca
2. Above the Rainbow
3. La Cuba¿¿a
4. Desert Cry
5. Paradox

Album Credits

Performance Credits

McCoy Tyner   Primary Artist,Piano
Bobby Hutcherson   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vibraphone,Marimba
Billy Hart   Guest Artist,Drums
Buster Williams   Guest Artist,Bass
Gary Bartz   Guest Artist,Sax (Alto)
James Mtume   Congas,Percussion
John Stubblefield   Oboe,Flute
Guilherme Franco   Percussion
Guillerme Franco   Percussion
Azar Lawrence   Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)

Technical Credits

Brian Auger   Liner Notes
Tony May   Engineer
McCoy Tyner   Composer
Orrin Keepnews   Producer
Lee Friedlander   Photography
Phil Carroll   Design,Illustrations,Cover Illustration
Kirk Felton   Remastering