Time: 37:27
Size: 85.7 MB
Styles: Piano jazz, Saxophone jazz
Year: 1985
Art: Front
[5:56] 1. Spur Of The Moment
[6:34] 2. You Taught My Heart To Sing
[6:19] 3. It's About Time
[6:30] 4. Hip-Toe
[5:38] 5. No Flowers Please
[6:28] 6. Travelin'
Alto Saxophone – Jackie McLean (tracks: 1 to 4); Bass – Ron Carter (tracks: 1, 4, 5); Drums – Al Foster; Electric Bass – Marcus Miller (tracks: 2, 3, 6); Percussion – Steve Thornton (tracks: 2, 3, 6); Piano – McCoy Tyner; Trumpet – John Faddis (tracks: 1, 4). Recorded at: Right Track Studios, New York City, on April 6, 7, 1985
As far as McLean is concerned, the title of this album should be changed to `It`s Overdue,` because almost eight years have passed since this magnificent alto saxophonist entered a recording studio.
In today`s revivalistic climate, McLean is the model for most of the young alto players who are mining the hard-bop lode. But each phrase McLean plays here makes it clear that there is a vast difference between imitation and the real thing. The constant sense of pressure in McLean`s solos the feeling that vital emotional and musical choices are being made at all timesis simply overwhelming; and it seems appropriate when, on one track, either Tyner or bassist Ron Carter begins to moan in approval as McLean carves out an especially heartfelt line. `It`s About Time` is not a perfect setting for McLean. One wishes he had played on all six tracks instead of just four, and trumpeter Jon Faddis gets rather circusy on `Spur of the Moment. But Tyner certainly rises to the occasion throughout (his `Spur of the Moment` solo comes close to shattering the keyboard), while Carter, who has become rather self-indulgent in recent years, seems to be uncommonly involved in the proceedings. ~Larry Kart
As far as McLean is concerned, the title of this album should be changed to `It`s Overdue,` because almost eight years have passed since this magnificent alto saxophonist entered a recording studio.
In today`s revivalistic climate, McLean is the model for most of the young alto players who are mining the hard-bop lode. But each phrase McLean plays here makes it clear that there is a vast difference between imitation and the real thing. The constant sense of pressure in McLean`s solos the feeling that vital emotional and musical choices are being made at all timesis simply overwhelming; and it seems appropriate when, on one track, either Tyner or bassist Ron Carter begins to moan in approval as McLean carves out an especially heartfelt line. `It`s About Time` is not a perfect setting for McLean. One wishes he had played on all six tracks instead of just four, and trumpeter Jon Faddis gets rather circusy on `Spur of the Moment. But Tyner certainly rises to the occasion throughout (his `Spur of the Moment` solo comes close to shattering the keyboard), while Carter, who has become rather self-indulgent in recent years, seems to be uncommonly involved in the proceedings. ~Larry Kart
It's About Time
Can you please re-up McCoy Tyner & Jackie McLean "vÏt's About Time". I lost my copy a while back in a hard drive crash.
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ReplyDeleteHi, Giullia. Can you please re-up "McCoy Tyner-Jackie McLean It's About Time"?
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