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Focal Point is a 1976 album by jazz pianist McCoy Tyner, his tenth to be released on the Milestone label. It was recorded during four days in August 1976 and features a septet fronted by three reed players (Gary Bartz, Joe Ford and Ron Bridgewater) who were in part multiplied through overdubs.

Track listing:

All compositions by McCoy Tyner
“Mes trois fils” – 7:56
“Parody” – 6:55
“Indo-Serenade” – 5:35
“Mode for Dulcimer” – 8:59
“Departure” – 5:58
“Theme for Nana” – 5:14

MCCOY TYNER FOCAL POINT vinyl record

• Record has been cleaned and new sleeved.
• Has original inner sleeve.
• Corner cut off of cover.

$29.99

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Personnel:
McCoy Tyner: piano, dulcimer (“Mode for Dulcimer” only)
Joe Ford: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute (except “Parody”)
Gary Bartz: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, sopranino saxophone, clarinet (except “Parody”)
Ron Bridgewater: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone (except “Parody”)
Charles Fambrough: bass (except “Parody”)
Eric Kamau Gravatt: drums
Guilherme Franco: conga and percussion (except “Parody”), tabla (“Mode for Dulcimer” only)

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Released: 1976
Recorded: August 4–7, 1976
Studio: Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
Label: Milestone M 9072
Producer: Orrin Keepnews