McCoy Tyner

• Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series

• 180g vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging

• Record Technology Incorporated (RTI)

• 4 1/2 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

On this excellent set, McCoy Tyner had the opportunity for the first time to head a larger group. His nonet is an all-star aggregation comprised of Lee Morgan, Julian Priester, James Spaulding, Bennie Maupin, Bob Northern , Howard Johnson, Herbie Lewis, and Joe Chambers in addition to the pianist/leader. Tyner debuted six of his originals, and although none became standards (perhaps the best known are "The High Priest" and "All My Yesterdays"), the music is quite colorful and advanced for the period. Well worth investigating.

PERSONNEL:

• Lee Morgan - trumpet
• Julian Priester - trombone
• Bennie Maupin - tenor sax
• James Spaulding - alto sax/flute
• Bob Northern - French horn
• Howard Johnson - tuba
• McCoy Tyner - piano
• Herbie Lewis - bass
• Joe Chambers - drums

New Jersey, December 1st, 1967

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1: Made To John
• A2: Man From Tanganyika
• A3: The High Priest

• SIDE B
• B1: Utopia
• B2: All My Yesterdays
• B3: Lee Plus Three