Two and a half years after his last recording as a leader for Impulse, pianist McCoy Tyner emerged to start a period on Blue Note that would result in seven albums. Having left John Coltrane's Quartet in late 1965, Tyner was entering a period of struggle, although artistically his playing grew quite a bit in the late '60s. For this release, the pianist is teamed with tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Elvin Jones for five of his originals. Highlights of the easily recommended album include "Passion Dance," "Four by Five," and "Blues on the Corner." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
The Real McCoy is the seventh album by jazzpianistMcCoy Tyner and his first released on the Blue Note label. It was recorded in April 1967 following Tyner's departure from the John Coltrane Quartet and features performances by Tyner with Joe Henderson, Ron Carter and Elvin Jones. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states that "Tyner was entering a period of struggle, although artistically his playing grew quite a bit in the late '60s... easily recommended".[1]
Track listing
"Passion Dance" – 8:44
"Contemplation" – 9:10
"Four by Five" – 6:33
"Search for Peace" – 6:27
"Blues on the Corner" – 5:58
All compositions by McCoy Tyner
Recorded at Rudy Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, December 2, 7 & 8, 1964
