Jazz

"Echoes with a Friend" with Geri Allen, Craig Taborn & The McCoy Tyner Trio in La Villette

Jazz à la Villette 2016

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Cast

Craig Taborn — Pianist

Geri Allen — Pianist

McCoy Tyner — Pianist

Gerald Cannon — Double bassist

Francisco Mela — Drummer

Program notes

Relive this exceptional evening commemorating the incredible McCoy Tyner in the great Pierre Boulez Hall of the Philharmonie de Paris. Pianists Craig Taborn, Geri Allen, and McCoy Tyner himself take the stage in solo and trio performances, creating a unique and emotional musical atmosphere. Pianist and composer McCoy Tyner is one of the great musicians of modern jazz. His percussive and inimitable style, featuring sophisticated harmonies and unique modal colors, comes to life in John Coltrane’s ‘classic’ quartet.

American pianist Geri Allen is an important figure in the history of jazz. She began her career alongside Oliver Lake, Joseph Jarman, and Lestor Bowie, and joined Steve Coleman’s band in the mid-80s. Active in traditional jazz, contemporary music, and funk, Geri Allen has distinguished herself in her bands, solo performances, as well as in collaborations with Wayne Shorter, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette, and Ornette Coleman.

American pianist and composer Craig Taborn is one of the most brilliant creators of contemporary jazz. He performs with his own groups or as a soloist in jazz, electronic music, rock, noise and improvised music. Craig Taborn has performed and recorded with musicians such as Roscoe Mitchell, Lester Bowie, Dave Holland, Rudresh Manhathappa, Tim Berne, John Zorn, Evan Parker, Steve Coleman, Chris Potter, and William Parker.

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