Tender Moments: Album Summary

“Tender Moments” is a landmark jazz album by pianist McCoy Tyner, released in 1967. This work further establishes Tyner’s brilliance as a composer and instrumentalist. A prominent feature of the album is its distinctive nonet lineup, adding depth and texture to Tyner’s innovative compositions. “Tender Moments” was recorded at the Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and it was released under the Blue Note Records label.

Studio and Record Label Information

Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Record Label: Blue Note Records

Musician Information

McCoy Tyner: Piano
Lee Morgan: Trumpet
Julian Priester: Trombone
Bob Northern: French Horn
Howard Johnson: Tuba
James Spaulding: Alto Saxophone, Flute
Bennie Maupin: Tenor Saxophone
Herbie Lewis: Bass
Joe Chambers: Drums

Track Listings

  1. “Mode to John” – 5:39
  2. “Man From Tanganyika” – 6:18
  3. “The High Priest” – 6:09
  4. “Utopia” – 7:40
  5. “All My Yesterdays” – 6:04
  6. “Lee Plus Three” – 5:46
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