The Jazz Real Book

Central Park West and McCoy Tyner


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McCoy Tyner (1938–2020) was a groundbreaking jazz pianist known for his work with John Coltrane’s iconic quartet. Tyner's open fourth voicings and modal harmonies became a cornerstone of the group's sound on albums like A Love Supreme and My Favorite Things. After leaving Coltrane, Tyner forged a solo career, creating classics like The Real McCoy while drawing on African and Eastern influences. "Central Park West," from Coltrane's Coltrane's Sound (1964), is a serene ballad showcasing Coltrane's soprano saxophone and Tyner’s impressionistic piano work. The piece employs "Coltrane changes," a harmonic framework that cycles through specific key centers, adding complexity to the 10-bar form. Coltrane’s understated melody allows Tyner to shine, delivering a nuanced solo with rich voicings and fluid phrasing, complemented by Elvin Jones's delicate brushwork and Steve Davis’s steady bass.

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