Forces of Nature: Live at Slugs'

Experience the electrifying energy of a legendary night at New York's iconic Slugs' club with "Forces of Nature: Live at Slugs'" by McCoy Tyner. This never-before-released live album captures the legendary jazz pianist and his stellar quartet, featuring the incomparable Joe Henderson on saxophone, in a blazing 1966 performance. The album, set for release on November 22, 2024, via Blue Note Records, is a thrilling journey through the heart of the jazz scene, blending hard bop, cool jazz, bebop, and free jazz into a seamless and exhilarating whole.

The quintet, completed by bassist Henry Grimes and drummer Jack DeJohnette, delivers a powerful set that showcases Tyner's signature style and Henderson's soulful sax. The five-track album, spanning 86 minutes, includes live renditions of classics like "In 'N Out," "We'll Be Together Again," and "The Believer," as well as the album's title track, "Isotope." Each performance is a testament to the band's extraordinary chemistry and virtuosity, making "Forces of Nature: Live at Slugs'" an essential addition to any jazz enthusiast's collection. The double vinyl release, catalogued under 0602465975154, is a fitting tribute to a historic night that will captivate both longtime fans and newcomers to Tyner's extraordinary body of work.