Inner Voices

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Inner Voices
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Studio album by
Released1977
RecordedSeptember 1–2, 6–8, 1977
Genre Jazz
Label Milestone
Producer Orrin Keepnews
McCoy Tyner chronology
Supertrios
(1977)
Inner Voices
(1977)
The Greeting
(1978)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Inner Voices is a 1977 album by jazz pianist McCoy Tyner, his twelfth to be released on the Milestone label. It was recorded in September 1977 and features performances by Tyner with bassist Ron Carter, guitarist Earl Klugh, drummers Jack DeJohnette and Eric Gravatt, a twelve-piece horn section, and a seven-member chorus.

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Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "In reality, the voices were not needed (they stick out as a bit of a frivolity), but Tyner plays as strong as usual; he has yet to record an uninspired solo." [3]

Track listing

  1. "For Tomorrow" - 6:07
  2. "Uptown" - 7:30
  3. "Rotunda" - 6:46
  4. "Opus" - 9:35
  5. "Festival in Bahia" - 10:08
All compositions by McCoy Tyner
  • Recorded in NYC, September 1, 2, 6, 7 & 8, 1977

Personnel

References

  1. Allmusic Review
  2. Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide . USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp.  194. ISBN   0-394-72643-X.
  3. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed February 24, 2009.