I remember when the live album was first released. It blew me away. I was an aspiring guitarist and thinking to myself "how the hell do I do this on guitar?" Well, I'm still trying to figure it out. Lol. McCoy has always been ahead of the curve. This music is timeless.
McCoy has been and always will be my all-time favorite jazz pianist. My listening perspective comes initially from the classical realm, but love preference for piano virtuosity lies most strongly in the limitless heavens of jazz. Though I may be a proficient classical pianist, I am Always astounded by McCoy, no one else remotely approaches his depth, sensitivity, speed and spirit...McCoy is a blessing to us all...
The ferocious and musically aggressive drumming played by the great Alphonse Mouzon is nothing but extraordinary adding well placed accents, a myriad of creative sticking patterns and massive percussive textures to shape and form McCoy's progressive keyboard performances into the incredible pieces of music that they are. In1973, Alphonse would have been 25 years old and playing far beyond his years. Collectively, they make for a powerhouse of Jazz.
The depth and complexity of McCoy's ideas is simply unbelievable, not to mention the sheer virtuosity required to play those lines. Moments like 15:49, 17:50, and so many others defy words and comprehension. McCoy Tyner is a genius of the highest order.
These guys are what jazz is all about. Mouzon kicks ass, always. Great soprano by Azar, wonderful solo. Juini totally underrated, yet a really good bassist, fat, mellow sound. And McCoy...just, wow. Watch those fingers. This song gives me goosebumps...
My word! Such a wonderful track. I have the album of which I brought, long after it was released. Heard it on the radio as 15 yr old and his playing just blew me away. Have many of his albums since that track. My all time favourite Pianist. Many a wonderful player, but he is my first, my favourite!
You echoed my thoughts totally! I had the original Enlightenment lp many years ago, but never in my dreams could I have imagined seeing this video, a near match. First time I saw him live was in Evanston, Illinois in 1975, but never could get enough!
RIP: McCoy Tyner - saw this band at the Village Vanguard with Gueillermo Franco. One of the most memorable concerts of my life. This the companion video to the Enlightenment Suite recording, one of my favs. Azar Lawrence out-Coltranes Coltrane.
Awesome music! McCoy is the greatest jazz pianist ever in my book. I love many others but they don't have the power and finesse of Tyner. In Coltranes's words he has "taste."
killer band obviously- but i really appreciate the production too, sounds and looks fantastic. i feel blessed to be able sit and watch this right now. although the bass gets pretty grungy near the end!
...I use to set up like that. The Eric Gravatt perpendicular cymbals thang. I had a great sounding 22" K-Zildjian and a sizzle 20" A-Zildjian. But I had sold them by the time I got to play with Juini !
Oscar Donald thats Azar Lawrence on sax, Juini Booth on bass, and Alphonse Mouzon on drums. right in the description. Also, the recording from this performance was released under the title 'Enlightenment'
I was there. It was more than can ever be imagined.
Ain't it something the garbage they sell as MU SICK has turned into when we all floated thru this
McCoy Tyner is and always will be a musical giant.
I remember when the live album was first released. It blew me away. I was an aspiring guitarist and thinking to myself "how the hell do I do this on guitar?" Well, I'm still trying to figure it out. Lol. McCoy has always been ahead of the curve. This music is timeless.
McCoy has been and always will be my all-time favorite jazz pianist. My listening perspective comes initially from the classical realm, but love preference for piano virtuosity lies most strongly in the limitless heavens of jazz. Though I may be a proficient classical pianist, I am Always astounded by McCoy, no one else remotely approaches his depth, sensitivity, speed and spirit...McCoy is a blessing to us all...
The ferocious and musically aggressive drumming played by the great Alphonse Mouzon is nothing but extraordinary adding well placed accents, a myriad of creative sticking patterns and massive percussive textures to shape and form McCoy's progressive keyboard performances into the incredible pieces of music that they are. In1973, Alphonse would have been 25 years old and playing far beyond his years. Collectively, they make for a powerhouse of Jazz.
The depth and complexity of McCoy's ideas is simply unbelievable, not to mention the sheer virtuosity required to play those lines. Moments like 15:49, 17:50, and so many others defy words and comprehension. McCoy Tyner is a genius of the highest order.
Wow, what a gem this is. Love this period of Tyner's music.
Superb! I've been listening to the record for 35 years, never knew there was video. Thanks for posting it!
These guys are what jazz is all about. Mouzon kicks ass, always. Great soprano by Azar, wonderful solo. Juini totally underrated, yet a really good bassist, fat, mellow sound. And McCoy...just, wow. Watch those fingers. This song gives me goosebumps...
rest in beats master drummer Alphonse Mouzon
I'm realizing that this recording is on a record I haven't listened to since high school, decades ago. So good!
Azar Lawrence and Juini Booth both immensely underrated
Serious truth
I think the reason why Azar was underrated is that he once was a member of Earth, Wind and Fire. Then he was indulged in black contemporary music.
There will never be another McCoy Tyner. The power and depth of sound he created during his youth cannot be equaled.
Oh man, I only discovered this album a month ago and had no idea this video was out there. Freakin' awesome!
Goodness Gracious!!!!...this is stunning. Of course we shouldn't expect anything less from this group of stellar musicians. Thank-you very much.
mccoy leaves me speechless.
favourite live recording and never knew the video footage was doing the round - thanxxxxxxx for posting
My word! Such a wonderful track. I have the album of which I brought, long after it was released. Heard it on the radio as 15 yr old and his playing just blew me away. Have many of his albums since that track. My all time favourite Pianist. Many a wonderful player, but he is my first, my favourite!
You echoed my thoughts totally! I had the original Enlightenment lp many years ago, but never in my dreams could I have imagined seeing this video, a near match. First time I saw him live was in Evanston, Illinois in 1975, but never could get enough!
Yes!!
Thanks for sharing this is some historic footage. Just wish McCoy's piano was a bit louder in the mix.
RIP: McCoy Tyner - saw this band at the Village Vanguard with Gueillermo Franco. One of the most memorable concerts of my life. This the companion video to the Enlightenment Suite recording, one of my favs. Azar Lawrence out-Coltranes Coltrane.
Soprano sax will ALWAYS cut thru but yes raw blowing ability
Awesome music! McCoy is the greatest jazz pianist ever in my book. I love many others but they don't have the power and finesse of Tyner. In Coltranes's words he has "taste."
Good music. Great performers.
is this video footage of enlightenment?! amazing! a treasure!
Enlightenment Suite
1. Genesis
2. The Offering
3. Inner Glimpse (fragment)
I wish we could see the whole Inner Glimpse section. My favorite performance of this set!
Glad you like it!
Ty nine years later
Hi, Alphonse
Have just put up part 2 of this concert
thanks for sharing. I saw this group that same year and maybe '72 or '74. 2 or 3 times in a small club in Atlanta.
killer band obviously- but i really appreciate the production too, sounds and looks fantastic. i feel blessed to be able sit and watch this right now. although the bass gets pretty grungy near the end!
The amazing mr McCoy !
...I use to set up like that. The Eric Gravatt perpendicular cymbals thang. I had a great sounding 22" K-Zildjian and a sizzle 20" A-Zildjian. But I had sold them by the time I got to play with Juini !
This should be officially launched!!!!
RIP McCoy Tyner
RIP Alphonse Mouzon
omg Didn't know that great Drummer A.M PASSED
RIP
半世紀前ですか、素晴らしい演奏ですね。
学生時代の愛聴盤でした。
映像が残っていて本当に感謝です。ありがとうございます。
Thank you very match.
Yes. And there is more to come!
It's all here.
Hi Alphonse !
+John Wilis Who is this alphonse, is he a mosquito?
good
Eovoney Queen
Perfect
They all are playing like gods... Have the cd, awesome!!
Man's slapping that piano to death
Playing for the blood!
Qui est qui, et joue de quel instrument?
博 三上（japanese name)→My name is Hiroshi Mikami
レコード持ってるなぁ。よく聴いてた一枚。
Who are the other musicians ?
Oscar Donald thats Azar Lawrence on sax, Juini Booth on bass, and Alphonse Mouzon on drums. right in the description.
Also, the recording from this performance was released under the title 'Enlightenment'
Before Trane there was none. After him, they'll be no more.
However, it's appreciable.
Don't rule out Chaz PARKER my friend....Eric dolphin Sam rivers Coltrane...Pharoah sanders they ALL diamonds