McCoy Tyner – Enlightenment (Vinyl 2LP, DE Original, 1973)

McCoy Tyner – Enlightenment is a live double album by pianist McCoy Tyner on Milestone. It was recorded on July 7, 1973 at the Montreux Jazz Festival, produced by Orrin Keepnews and later remixed at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley. Tyner's quartet with Azar Lawrence, Joony Booth and Alphonse Mouzon plays only the pianist's own compositions, including the three-part "Enlightenment Suite" and "Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit", which spans two sides. This copy is the 1973 German original edition in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Milestone BDA 7504
• Format: 2 x Vinyl LP, Album, Live
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1973
• Genre: Jazz, Post Bop, Hard Bop
• Extras: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (light shelf wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH 501).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Presenting The McCoy Tyner Quartet (announcement: Pierre Lattès)
2. Enlightenment Suite, Part 1: Genesis
3. Enlightenment Suite, Part 2: The Offering (solo piano)

Side B

1. Enlightenment Suite, Part 3: Inner Glimpse
2. Presence

Side C

1. Nebula
2. Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit – Introduction

Side D

1. Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit

Personnel

McCoy Tyner (piano, percussion), Azar Lawrence (tenor and soprano saxophone), Joony Booth (bass), Alphonse Mouzon (drums).

All compositions by McCoy Tyner. Produced by Orrin Keepnews; recorded by Carlos Olms, Chris Penycate; remixed by Jim Stern.

FAQ

Where was the album recorded?
Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on July 7, 1973. The concert opens with an announcement by Pierre Lattès.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1973 German first edition on Milestone with catalogue number BDA 7504.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the records are close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear, here light shelf wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more McCoy Tyner records?
Yes, for example McCoy Tyner – Sama Layuca and McCoy Tyner – Atlantis. More titles are in our Jazz collection.