An obvious classic, this piano solo record (reissued on CD in the OJC series) features McCoy Tyner paying tribute to John Coltrane. Tyner not only plays three of Coltrane's songs ("Naima,""Promise," and "My Favorite Things") but two of his originals (a lengthy "The Discovery" and "Folks") which display how much the pianist had grown since leaving the saxophonist's group in late 1965. Few McCoy Tyner records are not easily recommended but this one even ranks above most. - Scott Yanow
I saw the "tour" for this album back in '73. The Jazz showcase in Chicago had just moved to it's new basement location near Rush Street and they hadn't delivered the grand Piano yet. McCoy played the show on a spinet. Busted two strings in the first set alone. I can't tell you how great this show was...etched in my mind forever. Download this one folks! - dewhy
Wow - for once a Yanow review without the word 'quite' in it. He's right, this really is a classic. I had this album before I bought any Coltrane LPs in my youth and I first bought Coltrane LPs to hear McCoy in a group setting. This was 40 years ago back when I was first discovering this amazing, life changing music and this terrific record really helped teach me to LISTEN. It might sound silly but McCoy's two handedness was a challenge back then. Of course then it went on to Sahara and the Coltrane Qt where there were a lot more hands and souls to listen to individually at the same time and assimilate and be moved to a place inside me I never knew existed. So it'a a personal thing for me, but I couldn't recommend this album more highly. If you don't know - go get it!! - Andy July 20, 2012
Tracks
01. Naima (John Coltrane)
02. Promise (John Coltrane)
03. My Favorite Things (ROdgers/Hammerstein)
04. The Discovery (McCoy Tyner)
05. Folks (McCoy Tyner)
McCOY TYNERpiano
Recorded at Victor Studio, Japan, November 11, 1972
Milestone OJCCD 650 – 2
01. Naima (John Coltrane)
02. Promise (John Coltrane)
03. My Favorite Things (ROdgers/Hammerstein)
04. The Discovery (McCoy Tyner)
05. Folks (McCoy Tyner)
McCOY TYNERpiano
Recorded at Victor Studio, Japan, November 11, 1972
Milestone OJCCD 650 – 2