Vision (McCoy Tyner song)

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Vision is a jazz instrumental composed by McCoy Tyner which first appeared on Tyner's 1969 album Expansions . [1] It was the signature tune for guitarist Lenny Breau [2] who recorded it several times, including on his albums The Legendary Lenny Breau... Now! , Live at Bourbon St. , and The Living Room Tapes, Vol. 2 .

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References

  1. "McCoy Tyner - Expansions". Discogs . 1969.
  2. Forbes-Roberts, Ron (2006). One Long Tune: The Life and Music of Lenny Breau. University of North Texas Press. p. 254. ISBN   9781574412109.