Released 1992 Label Birdology | Length 55:07 Release date 1992 | |
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Recorded November 19-20, 1991New York Awards Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album Similar Journey, 13th House, Live at the Musicians Exchang, Autumn Mood, Manhattan Moods | ||
The Turning Point is an album by McCoy Tyner's Big Band released on the Birdology label in 1992. It was recorded in November 1991 and features performances by Tyner's Big Band.
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states that "Tyner's orchestra (seven brass, four reeds and a four-piece rhythm section) is considered one of the major jazz big bands of the 1990s, a perfect outlet for the leader's percussive and modal-oriented piano".
Track listing
All compositions by McCoy Tyner except where noted
- "Passion Dance" – 9:05
- "Let It Go" (Turre) – 9:14
- "High Priest" – 5:14
- "Angel Eyes" (Earl Brent, Matt Dennis) – 5:15
- "Fly with the Wind" – 11:55
- "Update" – 8:16
- "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 6:08
Personnel
Songs
1Passion Dance9:07
2Let It Go9:15
3High Priest5:16
References
The Turning Point (McCoy Tyner album) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA