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McCoy Tyner - Focal Point (1976) {Milestone OJCCD-1009-2 rel 1999}
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© 1976, 1999 Milestone / OJC / Fantasy | OJCCD-1009-2 (M-9072)
Jazz / Post Bop / Modal Music / Piano

Brilliant 70s work from McCoy Tyner – a post-Coltrane batch of spiritual soaring jazz tracks, played and written by the man who's got more right to the style than just about anyone else! Tyner's joined by a pretty strong batch of players – including reedmen Gary Bartz on soprano and alto sax; Joe Ford on flute, soprano, and alto on flute, soprano, and alto; and Ron Bridgewater on soprano and tenor – all players who really help keep a Coltrane-esque spirit burning bright in the music, even while McCoy's working his own changes as well! Tyner plays dulcimer on one very cool track – "Mode For Dulcimer", an earthy spiritual cut – and other titles include "Departure", "Theme For Nana", "Mes Trois Fils", and "Indo Serenade".

Upbeat, deeply lyrical jazz piano trio, at times bluesy and bold, other times tenderly expressive, always with a story to tell. After two self-produced albums of highly melodic and expressive jazz featuring horns, Paul Keeling now pares things down to a more intimate piano trio setting. His compositions are intelligent and richly textured, his solos are soaring and passionate, with an emphasis on melodic conception and development. An original voice on piano.