McCoy Tyner - The Real McCoy (Blue Note Classic)

On his second Blue Note album 'Tender Moments', pianist and composer McCoy Tyner explored the colors and textures available in a nonet setting with some of the finest musicians of the time.

Joe Henderson's 1963 debut album 'Page One' showcases the transcendent collaboration between the tenor saxophonist and trumpeter Kenny Dorham who would form a potent frontline team on numerous mid-60s Blue Note classics. Dazzling performances by pianist M

McCoy Tyner released 'Sahara' in 1972. The album features saxophonist Sonny Fortune, bassist Calvin Hill and drummer Alphonse Mouzon. Exploding with a ferocity, the album simply one of the greatest jazz recordings of the decade.

McCoy Tyner 's 1962 debut solo album was a groundbreaking trio date featuring Art Davis on bass and his John Coltrane Quartet bandmate Elvin Jones on drums. Concentrating mainly on original compositions, 'Inception' also featured inspired takes on “Speak

On the aptly-named album 'Expansions', pianist McCoy Tyner fronts a remarkable band consisting of Woody Shaw on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor saxophone, Gary Bartz on alto saxophone, Ron Carter on cello, Herbie Lewis on bass, and Freddie Waits on drums.

'Crescent' finds the classic John Coltrane quartet, which features McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison and Elvin Jones, playing in their prime form in 1964. With this album, John Coltrane firmly establishes himself as a most formative composer.

Stanley Turrentine’s 1966 soul jazz classic 'Rough ‘N Tumble' finds a deep and bluesy groove that doesn’t let up from start to finish. Highlights include soulful covers of “What Could I Do Without You", “Walk On By" and “Feeling Good".