Jazzanova -][- Blue Note Trip: Lookin’ Back/Movin’ On [BLUE NOTE]

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African American, Compilation, Jazz, Jazzanova, Remix

At a glance, this compilation by Jazznova features some timeless pieces by Bobbi Humphrey, Donald Byrd, Horace Silver, Bobby Hutcherson, Kenny Dorham, Herbie Hancock and many more with a few obscure tracks tossed in to sweeten up the mix on this 2Disc collection. Now, for those of you who are looking to expand and familiarize yourself with the Afrocentric side of jazz on Blue Note Records from the sixties and seventies then this collection will indeed be a very nice addition.–Rob Young | The Urban Flux

Jazznova - BLUE NOTE TRIP

Jazzanova -][- BLUE NOTE TRIP: Lookin’ Back/Movin’ On [BLUE NOTE]

As a fan of both Blue Note and Jazzanova, this double CD was the coming together of two musical greats. Jazzanova, known for their forward moves in the dance music genre, was given complete access to the entire Blue Note catalog and came up with over two hours of perfectly chill jazz. CD number one (called Lookin’ Back) exposes the listener to the likes of Bobbi Humphrey, Donald Byrd, Bobby Hutcherson, Herbie Hancock, and Freddie Hubbard. Hubbard’s cut, Blue Spirits is simply hypnotic and should be experienced by all music lovers.

CD #2 is titled Movin’ On and features some of the same artists with the addition of Tina Brooks, Sheila Jordan and Eddie Gale. I’ll admit to enjoying CD#1 more, but both are wonderful in their own right. It is an excellent compilation for one who loves jazz and for someone who wants more exposure to the art form. —Sister Holistic | Amazon Reviewer

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McCoy Tyner | Afro Blue

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African American, Compilation, Jazz, McCoy Tyner, Piano

Afro Blue is a melodically and artistically beautiful compilation of music by legendary pianist McCoy Tyner on Telarc Jazz . You would only expect the highest quality in regards to the mastering process that’s currently available from Telarc. That being said, the gifted McCoy Tyner is deemed one of the greatest jazz pianist in the world so I was moved to choose this album based on the contributions of his illustrious career. Furthermore, “Blue” is also highly recommended by jazz fans internationally to be somewhat an introduction to this extraordinary musician playing and stimulating arrangements. Therefore, I say to you, why not start with “Afro Blue” … and join me on this wonderful journey of breathtaking music by McCoy Tyner. ~ The Urban Flux

McCoy Tyner | Afro Blue – [Telarc, 2007 “Compilation]

McCoy Tyner, Afro Blue

McCoy Tyner, four-time Grammy award winner and NEA 2001 Jazz Masters recipient, is considered by many as a mystic in the music world. Hailed globally as a master pianist and jazz stylist, Tyner literally walks with 40-plus years of music performance. Tyner’s oceanic sound, matched only by his humility, inspires contemporaries as well as younger musicians.

McCoy Tyner, one of the most innovative and influential jazz piano players of the last four decades, has been a recurring luminary on the Telarc roster since the release of “McCoy Tyner and the Latin Jazz All-Stars” in 1999. Since that initial Telarc offering, he has recorded four additional sets on the prestigious label: “McCoy Tyner with Stanley Clarke and Al Foster” (2000), “Jazz Roots” (2000), “Land of Giants” (2003) and “Illuminations” (2004).

“Afro Blue” is a cross section of Tyner’s greatness captured in eight tracks culled from his Telarc catalog.

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