Beyond Fourths and Pentatonics: A Critical Analysis of Selected Recordings of Mccoy Tyner from 1962 to 1963 with Greg Satterthwaite

In this presentation I will discuss the early musical language of McCoy Tyner. Tyner used bebop syntax, pentatonic melodies, and quartal harmonies, gracefully balancing the tradition with innovative ideas. I will discuss early recordings that demonstrate his use of bebop language and pentatonic melodies.