Released June 1962 | Length 32:54 Release date 1962 Label Impulse! Records | |
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Recorded January 10–11, 1962Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs Similar Reaching Fourth, Nights of Ballads & Blues, Today and Tomorrow, Song for My Lady, McCoy Tyner Plays Elli | ||
Mccoy tyner inception
Inception is the debut album by jazz pianist McCoy Tyner which was released on the Impulse! label in 1962. It features performances by Tyner with Art Davis and Elvin Jones.
Contents
Reception
The Allmusic review by Alexander Gelfand states that "this album gives listeners the chance to hear what a very young Tyner sounded like outside the confines of the classic John Coltrane quartet of the early '60s; it reveals a lyrical approach to jazz piano that seems a far cry from Tyner's mature style".
Background
"Blues for Gwen" was named after Tyner's sister, whilst "Sunset" was suggested by Tyner's wife, Aisha, because the piece "brought to her mind an impression of nature, and because it's a reflective ballad, Sunset seemed the logical title."
Track listing
All compositions by McCoy Tyner except as indicated
- "Inception" - 4:28
- "There Is No Greater Love" (Jones, Symes) - 6:21
- "Blues for Gwen" - 4:27
- "Sunset" - 4:41
- "Effendi" - 6:39
- "Speak Low" (Nash, Weill) - 6:18
Personnel
Songs
1InceptionMcCoy Tyner Trio4:29
2There Is No Greater LoveMcCoy Tyner Trio6:21
3Blues for GwenMcCoy Tyner Trio4:26