Word: tyner
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...mainstream itself is changing, pulling in new elements as it goes. On some of his funkier tunes at Newport, Rollins' group used an electric piano and Caribbean conga-drum rhythms. Pianist McCoy Tyner, 39, worked over the keyboard with his great John Coltrane-inspired chords. But backing him up was a new, lush sound provided by a chorus from his latest recording group and a genie of a percussionist who appeared and disappeared, armed with a startling array of gourds and mallet-like instruments...
Duke Ellington Music Festival--U Mass's Alumni Stadium, Featuring: Duke Ellington orchestra, Patti Labelle, McCoy Tyner, others. $7. Gates open...
...Amherstis not only the site of some recent nifty anti-apartheid demonstrations, but will also host the Duke Ellington Music Festival beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday morning. The festival features the Duke Ellington Orchestra (alas, the Duke himself is bebopping from the Other Side now), Patti Labelle and McCoy Tyner, and all for only $7.00. The rites will occur in the Alumni Stadium so go to UMass and ask someone who looks responsible how to get to the stadium...
Pianist McCoy Tyner's compositions, which feature straight-ahead improvisations around themes with strong rhythms, seem perfect for Carter. While Keith Jarrett is probably the premier jazz piano soloist today, Tyner is the greatest group player and composer. And Tyner's albums, especially the trio recordings, bring out the best in Carter. "Trident"--a trio recording featuring Elvin Jones on drums--is an amazing album, from Tyner's innovative use of the harpsicord to Carter's short-and-to-the-point solos. Carter, who is now one of the top recording bassists, also plays on Tyner's "Fly With...
...McCoy Tyner--Paul's Mall...