Echoes of a Friend: Album Summary
“Echoes of a Friend” is a poignant jazz album by pianist McCoy Tyner, released in 1972. This solo piano recording stands as a heartfelt tribute to Tyner’s former bandmate and friend, John Coltrane. The compositions are deeply introspective, revealing Tyner’s emotional depth and technical prowess. Recorded in Tokyo, Japan, the album was introduced under the JVC label before it got wider recognition through the Milestone label.
Studio and Record Label Information
Studio: Victor Studio, Tokyo, Japan
Record Label: Originally JVC, later Milestone
Musician Information
McCoy Tyner: Solo Piano
Track Listings
- “Naima” – 4:27
- “Promise” – 5:00
- “My Favorite Things” – 6:22
- “The Discovery” – 4:23
- “Folks” – 8:12
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