description Supertrios – McCoy Tyner Overview
This 1977 ECM album, Supertrios – McCoy Tyner, presents a landmark collaboration between the renowned pianist and fellow masters Keith Jarrett and Ron Carter. The recording documents intensely focused improvisations exploring modal jazz harmonies. It’s particularly valuable for serious students of jazz piano and those interested in the evolution of harmonic improvisation within the genre.
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Does Keith Jarrett play on McCoy Tyner’s Supertrios?
No. Supertrios features McCoy Tyner leading two separate rhythm sections, not collaborating with Keith Jarrett.
Who are the two trios on Supertrios?
One trio pairs Tyner with bassist Ron Carter and drummer Tony Williams. The other uses bassist Eddie Gómez and drummer Jack DeJohnette.
Was Supertrios released by ECM?
No. The 1977 double album was released on Milestone Records, the label behind much of Tyner’s work during that decade.
Why does Supertrios use two different rhythm sections?
The format lets listeners hear Tyner’s forceful piano language react to two distinct bass-and-drums partnerships. Carter and Williams bring one kind of concentrated drive, while Gómez and DeJohnette create a more elastic exchange.
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