New York Reunion (Hybr) [Hybrid SACD - DSD]

McCoy Tyner | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 28, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Hybrid SACD - DSD
• Label: Chesky Records
• ASIN: B000U6YJMY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,267 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Joe Henderson turned McCoy Tyner album with 1 masterpiece!, September 24, 2004

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Anders Chan Tidemann "actidemann" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New York Reunion (Audio CD)

Joe Henderson signed with Verve right after this album was recorded, and released the album that became his major breakthrough "Lush Life". For contractual reasons this album was turned into a McCoy album after the recording, but is conceptually and in terms of repertoire much closer than "Lush Life" to what Joe Henderson would perform/sound like live. The 2 best tracks on the album, in my humble opinion, are Joe's stablemate and original "Recorda-Me", and especially "Ask Me Now" - a Monk composition that Joe had truly made his own. At this stage, 5-6 years after he started performing the tune (he first recorded it trio in 1985 w. Ron Carter & Al Foster on "State Of The Tenor" (Blue Note), and then later in 1987 in another live trio version w. Charlie Haden & Al Foster ("An Evening With Joe Henderson, Charlie Haden, Al Foster" Red Records). The version on this album is the more fully "matured" take, while perhaps not as packed with the drama of startling innovation as on the trio version from 1987. However, it is still a masterpiece, and a perfect introduction to one of the greatest musicians/improvisers/saxophonists that ever lived: Joe Henderson

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY SUPERB, March 26, 1999

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[e-mail] (victoria british columbia, canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New York Reunion (Audio CD)

mccoy is the man. together with ron carter, the album jams...but the best way to procure a true audiophilic listening experience is to BUY THE GOLD DISC edition. simply uncomparable, you can practically hear the perspiration coming off these guys' brows. i felt like i was back at the VILLAGE VANGUARD in NEW YORK CITY> oh what fond youthful memories...this album will give you goosebumps!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm In Jazz Heaven---But It's SO HOT!!!!, December 4, 2006

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Beverly Praiswater - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New York Reunion (Audio CD)

Wow! The first time I played this cd I couldn't believe my ears! What could possibly be better than bringing together jazz greats like McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, Ron Carter, and Al Foster? Now...add the production and engineering team listed on the liner notes. Wow!

"Recorda Me" is uptempo and smoldering, a perfect opener that grants each artist a solo in the spotlight. The intense energy and power of "What Is This Thing Called Love?" is over the top! "Beautiful Love" goes to many different places...highs, lows, upbeat, and then verrrry slow & cool. The finale is truly the coupe de gras!! Like the finest in life, "Home" is the ultimate on this cd!

Clearly the recording studio was on fire for this project! In addition, the quality of the recording sound is amazing! You feel as if you are right there leaning on McCoy's piano. This is for those who love innovative, spirited, and sophisticated jazz...and a must for any McCoy Tyner connoisseur! Enjoy, enjoy!