Jazz
Pianist McCoy Tyner & The Latin All-Stars come on like a band of Latino musical marauders. Running the gamut of grooves in a state-of-the-art fashion, Tyner's nonet proves exemplary at distilling the deep connections betwen Latin music and jazz. For example, Kenny Dorham's jam-session favorite, "Blue Bossa" is presented as an uptempo samba with alternate changes - far removed from its relaxed original form. "La Habana Sol" - one of three Tyner originals - is a blistering line woven through a slightly veiled merengue beat. Excellent arrangements of "Poinciana" and "Afro Blue" round out the more recognizable fare.
The soloing is heavy-duty. tyner is heard sounding much more aggressive than of late. Trombonist Steve Turre breaks out his conch shells for several inspired solos. While Gary Bartz's gutsy alto and soprano are firmly grounded in latter-day Coltrane, Claudio Roditi's trumpet conjures the fluidity of a Clifford Brown.
The Latin All-Stars' horn section spews tight passages like an open fire hydrant on a stifling summer day in the Bronx. The crisp rhythm section, based around drummer Ignacio Berroa, clearly understands how to work the fundamental clave. All the while, Tyner stokes a fire beneath his hot band, spurring impulsive soloists to reach beyond their technical facilities toward the realm of free association.
By James Rozz.
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Legendary pianist Tyner made his name as a hard-bopper without equal, but as his solo career has shown, he's always been forward-looking enough to keep progressing and exploring new avenues of musical expression. This album is no exception, ...
Full Descriptionas Tyner teams up with Latin jazz hotshots like flautist Dave Valentin and percussionists Johny Almendra and Giovanni Hidalgo for a program that mixes the pianist's original compositions with tunes by the likes of Ahmad Jamal and Kenny Dorham, all given a Latin jazz feel. While some of the musicians are best known for distinctly non-Latin efforts (Gary Bartz, Avery Sharpe, Steve Turre), they fall right into the irresistible lilt of the arrangements' Latin syncopation.
Naturally, Tyner is the star of the show, as his widescreen comping and bold, barnstorming solos take center stage, but there's plenty of first class blowing from Bartz, Turre and trumpeter Claudio Roditi.
From Cd Universe
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McCoy Tyner- (Piano)
Johnny Almendra- (Timbales)
Gary Bartz- (Saxophones)
Ignacio Berroa- (Drums)
Giovanni Hidalgo- (Percussion)
Caludio Roditi- (Trumpet and Flugelhorn)
Avery Sharpe- (Double Bass)
Steve Turre- (Trombone and Shells)
Dave Valentin- (Flute)
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1. Festival in Bahia (McCoy Tyner) 11:02
2. Poinciana (Nat Simon/Buddy Bernier) 6:59
3. Afro Blue (Mongo Santamaria) 12:23
4. A Song for Love (McCoy Tyner) 10:34
5. La Habana Sol (McCoy Tyner) 8:36
6. We Are Our Father's Sons (Avery Sharpe) 5:24
7. Blue Bossa (Kenny Dorham) 6:50
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