Mccoy Tyner The Real Mccoyjazzflacrogercc Work [2021] Jun 2026

An upbeat, memorable blues that avoids the 12-bar status quo with unique harmonic substitutions.

The album opens with an explosion of energy. “Passion Dance” is a modal tour de force, built on a hypnotic, raga‑like figure that recalls the American Southwest as much as it does West Africa. Tyner’s piano sets the mood with percussive, two‑handed block chords, while Elvin Jones’s drumming lurches and jabs, creating an obstacle course that the soloists must navigate. Joe Henderson rises to the challenge with a solo of fierce, almost athletic invention, while Tyner himself unleashes a torrent of notes that suggest “the ripped muscularity of a Nijinsky, but also the finesse, the grace”. The piece is a testament to Tyner’s ability to channel raw emotion into structured, cohesive music. mccoy tyner the real mccoyjazzflacrogercc work