Remembering John

McCoy Tyner | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 23, 1993)
• Original Release Date: 1993
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Enja
• ASIN: B000005C8V
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,322 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. India

2. Giant Steps

3. In Walked Bud

4. Like Someone in Love

5. One and Four

6. Up 'Gainst the Wall

7. Good Morning Heartache

8. Pursuance

9. The Wise One

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lest we forget !, September 12, 2000

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Ozzie (Brugge, Flanders) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remembering John (Audio CD)

McCoy Tyner was in the midst of a busy recording schedule when this album was taped in February 1991. That doesn't seem to have bothered him, though. Right from the beginning of the first track, Tyner makes his intentions known. The piano seems to turn into a wild animal when he touches the keys. No cocktail jazz for the real McCoy ! Bass and drums keep up tremendously well, especially Avery Sharpe on bass shows his considerable talent at every opportunity. All 3 instruments are excellently recorded. This album is a tribute to John Coltrane, for many years Tyner's employer and bandleader, and Tyner brings a refreshing approach to all the tunes. A very energetic "India", a brief but powerful "Giant Steps", a beautifully lyrical "The wise one". The trio produces fresh and vibrant versions of 6 of Coltrane's compositions. For some obscure reason, 3 non-Coltrane standards have crept into the album, and although they somewhat stand out compared to the Coltrane-tracks, they are still very good in their own right.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars As expected, more good music from McCoy, February 12, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Remembering John (Audio CD)

The title speaks for itself, McCoy is again honoring the music of the Quartet, and some other standards are included too. The trio is solid and the support for Tyner is sure. For me the highlights were the rarely played One in Four (aka Mr. Day?) which was really bright and percussive, and a beautiful rendering of Wise One. It is so easy to take Tyner for granted - all he does is consistently produce good music. This is a very worthwhile CD, you won't be disappointed.