McCoy Tyner and the Latin All-Stars

McCoy Tyner and the Latin All-Stars
Studio album by McCoy Tyner
Released	March 23, 1999
Recorded	July 29 & 30 1998
Genre	Jazz
Length	61:27
Label	Telarc
McCoy Tyner chronology
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McCoy Tyner and the Latin All-Stars is an album by McCoy Tyner released on the Telarc label in 1999. It was recorded in July 1998 and features performances of by Tyner with Gary Bartz, Claudio Roditi, Dave Valentin, Avery Sharpe, Ignacio Berroa, Johnny Almendra and Giovanni Hidalgo.

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Allmusic

The Allmusic review by Jim Newsom states that "McCoy Tyner's percussive piano style has always worked well within an Afro-Cuban groove, and this recording provides an excellent setting for him and his all-star lineup to work in".

Track listing

All compositions by McCoy Tyner except as indicated

1. "Festival in Bahia" - 10:58
2. "Poinciana" (Simon), Bernier) - 6:55
3. "Afro Blue" (Santamaría) - 12:19
4. "A Song for Love" - 10:30
5. "La Habana Sol" - 8:33
6. "We Are Our Fathers' Sons" (Sharpe) - 5:21
7. "Blue Bossa" (Dorham) - 6:51

• Recorded at Avatar Studios, Studio A, New York City, July 29 & 30, 1998

Personnel

• McCoy Tyner: piano
• Gary Bartz: saxophones
• Claudio Roditi: trumpet, flugelhorn
• Steve Turre: trombone
• Dave Valentin: flute
• Avery Sharpe: bass
• Ignacio Berroa: drums
• Johnny Almendra: timbales
• Giovanni Hidalgo: percussion