The Real McCoy (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series)

Description

Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series All-Analog 180g Vinyl LP Mastered by Kevin Gray Directly from the Original Master Tapes and Manufactured at Optimal in Germany

Blue Note Records is pleased to present theBlue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series, a continuation of their acclaimed Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series which was launched in celebration of the label’s 80th anniversary in 2019. TheClassic Serieswill once again featureall-analog 180g vinyl pressingsin standard packaging that aremastered by Kevin Gray directly from the original master tapes and manufactured at Optimal in Germany. The first 16 titles of theClassic Serieswill focus on the enduring classics of the Blue Note catalog, kicking off in December 2020 with the release of two masterpieces pianistMcCoy Tyner’sThe Real McCoyand trumpeter Lee Morgan’sThe Sidewinder. TheClassic Serieswill be on-going, running alongside the Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series which is produced by Joe Harley.

In 1967, pianistMcCoy Tynerwas ready for a new start. He had left the seminal John Coltrane Quartet two years prior and moved on from Coltrane’s label Impulse! Records, as well. With his Blue Note debutThe Real McCoy, he made his masterpiece and firmly established himself as a creative force of his own. Featuring a world class quartet with Tyner joined by tenor saxophonistJoe Henderson, bassistRon Carter, and drummerElvin Jones, the album presented five enduring Tyner originals including “Passion Dance,” “Search for Peace,” and “Blues on the Corner.” One can hear the tumultuous 1960s in his playing, grounded with Tyner’s own spirituality, contrasting percussive explosions with his own gentle nature. The music is invigorating and full of surprises, giving listeners a definitive look at the brilliance of the greatMcCoy Tyner.

Musicians:
McCoy Tyner, piano
Joe Henderson, tenor saxophone
Ron Carter, bass
Elvin Jones, drums

Features:
Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series
All analog 180g vinyl LP
Mastered by Kevin Gray directly from the original master tapes
Manufactured at Optimal in Germany
Standard packaging

1. Passion Dance
2. Contemplation
3. Four By Five
4. Search For Peace
5. Blues On The Corner