McCoy Tyner - Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit (pt1)

[sanjulienne]

@DasWuddItB Now that I've listened to this a third time it's quite clearly "borrowed" form the earlier piece. I'd love to know how that music theme was put together.

[Thodmod]

Nice bass solo

[sanjulienne]

Does anybody notice the similarities between this track and the theme from The Ghost & Mr. Chicken?? There are notes that are quite identical! Just a thought. something very odd, because that theme music is an adaptation of Mr. Ghost Goes to Town by Will Hudson and originally recorded by Tommy Dorsey!

[klawpro]

By the way, Azar is a wonderful performer, but don't dare compare what Gary Bartz does to Azar... that's very disrespectful and not cool... Gary is a towering living legend whose carved out his own space and way of expressing things musically that stands alone! Azar is also very talented and had a nice run with McCoy... but come on, man ... don't try to make that comparison... especially since it sounds like your not even that deep into the music.

[klawpro]

I love the way Gary Bartz gets "outside" on his solo in the tune and passionately shares a multitude of musical thoughts in a laid-back but nevertheless urgent way. McCoy's support is infectious and solid as a rock. Thanks for the post that takes me back to when I first saw McCoy perform this live with Azar back in the 70's. Great stuff!!!

[hoferfilmtage]

In my opinion Gary Bartz doesn't reach Azar Lawrence's performance at all. The epic though melodious phrasing and tone are unique together with McCoy Tyner. Nonetheless a version like this is more likely to be popular, it's less intense, but less challenging as well.

Thanks for sharing!

[rokedetbamidbar]

Fantastic.

[98029jm]

Thank you for sharing this.  Wow.

[rab27901]

I never get into "who's the best", but has there ever been anyone who combines technical skill, emotional drama and grace like McCoy has done all these years?

[niickcr]

@rab27901 nope, there hasn't

[fromBulgaria]

great uploads

[unclejunglebass]

the bass line is one note away from the line from a love supreme pt. 1. either way awesome performance.

[billcmartin]

Probably my favourite McCoy piece - great to see this on video! Saw him play this in late 2008 in Liverpool, England, with Joe Lovano - amazing all round.

[blumenrausch]

love mccoy tyner this is so great!!!!!!!!!!!!

[c0gsinc0gs]

holy crap that bass player is a monster!

[Hgclaw]

McCoy Tyner is an absolute genius and is a giant among men.

[billystrayhornsghost]

This song is absolutely beautiful.I love McCoy's playing it's so earthy and spiritual.Went to see him play many years ago just blew my mind.

[pyromohanzed]

What would happen if we added a harmonica?

[pyromohanzed]

This starts in D minor right?

[tubeterrorist]

what album is it from?

[RitmoNo1]

tubeterrorist - I have a later version he did which is fantastic! On the album LA LEYENDA DE LA HORA (The legend of the hour) 1981 on Columbia label FC 37375 - hope this is of some use.

[op5072]

@tubeterrorist its from 'enlightenment' 1973. live album. well worth a purchase.

[TooleMan87]

Fantastic! What's the date of this performance?

[bwanna23]

Saw these guys last night, so hot, so in the groove, real coool...!

[Hannes2k]

Great upload, thanks!

[jonmsterling]

McCoy Tyner is awesome. On Sunday, I saw him with Joe Lovano & co. at the PDX Jazz Festival and they played a few songs from the Quartet album. McCoy may be getting old, but as he ages, I am liking his music even more.

[dockaiser]

Mccoy Tyner has this karate technique in his left hand

[videolover61]

Nice hat Bartz!!!

[etapbeta]

nobody plays alto like gary bartz

[Atreyu4]

nobody plays piano like mccoy ;-)

[Lot2learn]

Thanks for the great post.

[maestrograf]

Eric Gravatt is still sick! What a badass drummer. Great post.