McCoy Tyner
Sahara

OJCLP311 / 025218631112
(P) 1988 (2012) Fantasy [1373]

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Legendary Pianist's 1972 Milestone Debut that Garnered Two Grammy Nominations

Sahara represents the best that jazz had to offer in the early '70s. Rooted in modality, Tyner's playing is thick, chromatic and cavernous. A prominent virtue of this album lies within its eclectic, aural landscape. For example, if you desire Tyner's infamous "thunder (chords) and lightning (right-hand runs)", cue up "Ebony Queen" and "Rebirth" (Sonny Fortune's saxophone playing is absolutely scorching on these tracks!). Prefer some spiritually inspired solo piano? Then melt into the mellow mood manifested on "A Prayer For My Family. [...more...]

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