This 1982 release marks the reunion of drummer Elvin Jones with pianist McCoy Tyner. These two rhythm section gurus had previously played together for five years in the early '60s in the John Coltrane quartet, and LOVE & PEACE essentially feels and sounds like a tribute album to the legendary 'Trane, with tenor saxophonist Pharaoh Sanders' compositions in particular reminiscent of Coltrane's '60s albums. However, Sanders doesn't copy 'Trane's sound or style.
Jones's rewarding empathy with guitarist Jean-Paul Bourelly is best heard on the four bar breaks they exchange on the first track, "Little Rock's Blues." This connection is no surprise, however, given that the two musicians were, at the time, working together in Jones' touring band. Finally, McCoy Tyner's advanced modal and pentatonic sense is altogether compelling on his many solos, perhaps his most riveting improvisation being his solo on "Hip Jones." - Rick Mattingly
Jones's rewarding empathy with guitarist Jean-Paul Bourelly is best heard on the four bar breaks they exchange on the first track, "Little Rock's Blues." This connection is no surprise, however, given that the two musicians were, at the time, working together in Jones' touring band. Finally, McCoy Tyner's advanced modal and pentatonic sense is altogether compelling on his many solos, perhaps his most riveting improvisation being his solo on "Hip Jones." - Rick Mattingly
Tracks
1. Little Rock’s Blues (Pharoah Sanders)
2. Hip Jones (Pharoah Sanders)
3. Korina (Gene Perla)
4. For Tomorrow (McCoy Tyner)
5. Sweet and Lovely (Gus Amheim/Jules LeMare/Harry Tobias)
6. Origin (Pharoah Sanders)
7. House That Love Built (Frank Foster)
ELVIN JONES drums
McCOY TYNER piano
PHAROAH SANDERS tenor saxophone
FRANK FOSTER soprano & tenor saxophones
PAT La BARBERA tenor saxophone
JEAN-PAUL BOURELLY guitar
ROLAND PRINCE guitar
RICHARD DAVIS bass
ANDY McCLOUD bass
Recorded at Van Gelder Studios, New Jersey between 1978 and 1982
Trio Label (Japan) / Evidence 22087