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Looking Out

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Spectacular album of jazz...and the VOCALS are simply amazing.

I essentially purchased this CD to complete my Phyllis Hyman catalog, but after listening to the entire disc, I was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly this recording segues from sung vocals to straight ahead jazz and back again. The instrumental songs are good, but the songs with vocals are SPLENDID; and what make this disc worth buying. McCoy's piano playing is great. However, it seems to get overshadowed by his guest artists.

The album starts off with one of my all-time favorites, the LATE, GREAT, ONE & ONLY Ms. PHYLLIS HYMAN (1945 - 1995) singing Love Surrounds Us Everywhere. This song was perfect for her smoky, perfectly pitched voice; especially when she let loose and started to scat, impeccable. I LOVE THIS SONG.

Hannibal has Carlos Santana's signature guitar playing all over it.

I'll Be Around is another example of how Phyllis could hypnotize one with her vocal styling.

Senor Carlos - I like to drive to this song...I go on a musical journey while listening to this song. This is another example of how you can predominantly hear Carlos Santana over the other instruments.

In Search Of My Heart is the icing on the cake for this project. The vocal delivery is impeccable. Phyllis lets loose and soars over the piano bars.

Island Birdie is another favorite of mine that I like to drive to. It takes me to the islands of Jamaica (one of my favorite places to visit).

Overall this is a GREAT CD to introduce you to two very distinct artists.

For years and years i have been looking for this cd for two songs, LOVE SURROUNDS US EVERYWHERE, and I'LL BE AROUND. I LOVE MISS PHYLLIS HYMAN! i finally heard who the artist was and looked on here and found it. This cd is very nice with its 6 songs, but they are all very nice and they are kinda long so it doesnt even seem like its only 6 songs. hannibal is good to groove to, senor carlos is good too. i dont know much about mcoy tyner but this is a great find. listen to the samples, u will see... and you phyllis hyman fans add this to your collection, its a keeper. thanks [...]!

I saw a similar edition of this group at Seattle's Jazz Alley and it was magic. John Blake's violin added a lot to the session and Charles Fambrough provided a strong anchor. Get it.

This work is hot R&B and wild jazz. The opening cut is clearly the beginning of a tribute to the talent of the late, great Phyllis Hyman. McCoy is burning on the ivories to accompany her vocal. True musical inspiration! Basically this work is McCoy's tribute to the jazz/R&B industry of the early 1980's. That being said anyone who loved the Philly Sound of the early 80's will surely enjoy this work.

For those who enjoy Ms. Hyman's voice, please don't miss the songs "Love Surrounds Us Everywhere", "I'll Be Around" and "In Search Of My Heart". The latter song is proof of her beautiful, rare talent. She is showcased magnificently here. It is probably one of her finest vocals ever.

The song "Senor Carlos" features Carlos Santana on guitar. Inside this song McCoy is inspired with passion. Stanley Clarke plays acoustic bass and electric bass on this album. His solos prove his artistry.

This work was sadly overlooked originally because it was a departure from McCoy's usual jazz format and because it was considered commercial. Many of the jazz greats in the industry saw the beauty in Phyllis Hyman's vocals and showcased her in their contributions. It is these kinds of brilliant sounds from some of our greatest in the industry that unfortunately slip through the cracks. Consider yourself lucky if you can find a copy somewhere.

I bought this in vinyl form almost 20 years ago and have been looking for a CD for almost 10 years. 4 of the 6 songs are truly outstanding. The 2 ballads with Phyllis Hyman reconfirm the fact that if she had better songs written for her, she'd have been on par with Anita Baker during her heydays. Hannibal and Senor Carlos are jam sessions with Carlos Santana abusing his guitar and McCoy Tyner and Stanley Clarke playing off of his riffs.

quite pleased that this album/cd was finally released.
i still have my old lp carefully shelved with other rare albums.
I heard this album first for mccoy tyner's fine piano work and discovered
the wonderful phyllis hyman, true, carlos santana and the other musicians are equally fantastic. Each selection moves effortlessly from one track to another.
The orchestration alone is worth the cd price but it again opened me up to the pure music artistry of Phyllis Hyman and changed my opinion of music compliations.
A rare cd you won't ever forget.

An acquaintance ran to me and said 'You gotta get Looking Out by McCoy Tyner' So I got it. Quite a lineup. Carlos Santana, Phyllis Hyman. Smoothe chill out listening. That's cool. But, I've gotta wait for that second listening before I can fully realize why he was so excited.

This is a must have McCoy Tyner with Carlos Santana and other monter players, singer... Fantastic and very hard to find.