McCoy Tyner: New York Reunion

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

Pianist McCoy Tyner and tenor-saxophonist Joe Henderson had not recorded together in over two decades when they finally met up for this Chesky CD. With strong assistance from bassist Ron Carterand drummer Al Foster, Tyner and Henderson make for a perfect team on four originals by group members (including the tenor's classic "Recorda Me") and four superior standards. The advanced hard bop music is as rewarding as one would expect.

New York Reunion is a 1991 album by McCoy Tyner released on the Chesky label. It was recorded in April 1991 and features performances by Tyner with Joe Henderson, Ron Carter and Al Foster. The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states that "The advanced hard bop music is as rewarding as one would expect".^[2]

Track listing 

1. "Recorda Me" (Henderson) - 9:47
2. "Miss Bea [Dedicated to Mother]" - 7:09
3. "What Is This Thing Called Love?" (Porter) - 8:03
4. "My Romance" (Hart, Rodgers) - 6:37
5. "Ask Me Now" (Monk) - 12:11
6. "Beautiful Love" (Gillespie, King, Van Alstyne, Young) - 9:13
7. "A Quick Sketch" (Carter) - 10:36
8. "Home" - 10:58

All compositions by McCoy Tyner except as indicated

Personnel 

• McCoy Tyner: piano
• Joe Henderson: tenor saxophone
• Ron Carter: bass
• Al Foster: drums

• Recorded at RCA Studio A, New York, New York on April 3–4, 1991

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