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THE REVIEW
Let's take a leap into the past, more precisely to 1972, and here we meet Alfred McCoy Tyner with one of his best Albums, Sahara. The name should say it all; the Sahara is the largest desert in the world where few species can survive, but this album is quite the opposite, very rhythmic and fast.
Tyner has left John Coltrane's quartet and is starting to make albums where he is the undisputed star of the scene, alongside collaborators like flutist Hubert Laws and drummer Billy Cobham. Tyner is in the prime of his golden era; indeed, this album does not disappoint us at all. McCoy Tyner unleashes himself on the piano throughout the album, but unlike other jazz artists of the time, he manages, as usual, to stand out by adding the flute to the piano and drums, giving an oriental effect to the already established Afro-American Jazz. He manages to immerse us in the music and make us empathize with McCoy himself. One does not realize the long duration of this album, which instead flies by due to its beauty and the speed at which it unfolds; if we want to summarize in one word, this album is PERFECTION.
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McCoy Tyner's 1972 album Sahara is acclaimed as one of his best works, showcasing his mastery on piano combined with rhythmic and fast-paced jazz. Featuring collaborators Hubert Laws and Billy Cobham, it blends Afro-American jazz with oriental flute influences. The album’s dynamic energy makes it feel timeless and engaging from start to finish.Tracklist Videos
McCoy Tyner
American jazz pianist and composer. A cornerstone of the John Coltrane Quartet in the early 1960s, he became one of the most influential modern jazz pianists, defining a modal, percussive approach and leading classic albums such as The Real McCoy and Sahara.07 Reviews
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Tyner’s playing style resembles a lava flow or a maelstrom you accidentally get caught in and from which you never escape.
One of the most beautiful jazz albums of the 70s is served.
