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"With 1975's Trident, McCoy Tyner finally achieved his true vision for the piano trio. In an era that finally -- and firmly -- established Tyner in the upper echelon of jazz masters, adored by critics, set at the top of festival bills and heartily supported by the record-buying public, Trident stands at the pinnacle of his brilliant album run from that decade. Trident might not seem as ambitious as Tyner's other '70s outings, but don't let its near-monochromatic gray and silver cover of McCoy by the ocean fool you; just beneath its surface is the heaviest, most vivid and deep music of his career. Trident finds him coming full circle, realizing his -- and just about any fantasy jazz fan's -- dream piano trio. Call it Money Jungle for the new decade, only one featuring cogent and telepathic alignment rather than clashing intergenerational conflict. Three titans, three defining masters of their instrument, with thousands of recording dates between them. (AAA) lacquers cut from the master tapes by Ryan Smith, Sterling Sound. Pressed on 180 gram black vinyl. Exclusive listening notes booklet by Andy Beta. "
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Originally released in 2019. "The piano pioneer's 1962 debut solo album was a groundbreaking trio date featuring Art Davis on bass and his John Coltrane Quartet bandmate Elvin Jones on drums. Concentrating mainly on original compositions, Inception also featured inspired takes on 'Speak Low' and 'There Is No Greater Love.'"
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DAD 149LP
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Down at Dawn presents a reissue of McCoy Tyner's Nights Of Ballads & Blues, originally released on Impulse! in 1963. "As the title implies, this McCoy Tyner release is a low-key, after-hours affair. Far removed from the intensity of work with then-boss John Coltrane, Tyner stretches out on a fine mix of standards and bebop classics. The pianist, of course, always had his own fleet and rich way with ballads, in spite of the galvanizing marathon solos he became known for on live dates and his later experimental recordings with Coltrane. His ballad style is even touched with a bit of sentimentality, which thankfully is kept in check by a bevy of tasteful lines. Backed by the top-notch rhythm tandem of bassist Steve Davis and drummer Lex Humphries, Tyner finds the room to develop classic statements on highlights like Monk's 'Round Midnight,' Ellington and Strayhorn's 'Satin Doll,' and Parker's 'Star Eyes.' On more easeful tracks like 'For Heaven's Sake,' Tyner utilizes his block chord approach to meditative and romantic effect. Rounded out by solid blues sides like 'Blue Monk' and Tyner's own 'Groove Waltz,' Nights of Ballads & Blues qualifies as one of the pianist's most enjoyable early discs." --AllMusic
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ACV 2072LP
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Doxy present a reissue of McCoy Tyner's Nights Of Ballads & Blues (1963). "As the title implies, this McCoy Tyner release is a low-key, after-hours affair. Far removed from the intensity of work with then-boss John Coltrane, Tyner stretches out on a fine mix of standards and bebop classics. The pianist, of course, always had his own fleet and rich way with ballads, in spite of the galvanizing marathon solos he became known for on live dates and his later experimental recordings with Coltrane. His ballad style is even touched with a bit of sentimentality, which thankfully is kept in check by a bevy of tasteful lines. Backed by the top-notch rhythm tandem of bassist Steve Davis and drummer Lex Humphries, Tyner finds the room to develop classic statements on highlights like Monk's ''Round Midnight', Ellington and Strayhorn's 'Satin Doll', and Parker's 'Star Eyes'. Ballads & Blues qualifies as one of the pianist's most enjoyable early discs." -- All Music. Numbered first press, edition of 500.
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