McCoy Tyner – Trident (VG+/E) – LP, US 2023

Trident is an LP by McCoy Tyner from 2023 released on the Milestone label.

About this album

Trident is a strong example of McCoy Tyner’s post-bop language at full force, balancing harmonic heft with lyricism and drive. Released in 1975, the album brings his authoritative piano style into crisp focus across originals and interpretations, including standards by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Thelonious Monk plus a reading of John Coltrane’s “Impressions”. Tyner’s left-hand power, modal instincts and rhythmic confidence give the record its distinctive momentum, while the ensemble playing keeps it supple and open. For listeners following Tyner’s evolution after his work with Coltrane, Trident shows how he turned that legacy into a broader, deeply individual jazz voice.

Genre: Jazz