Search for Peace

McCoy Tyner · 1967 · The Real McCoy (Blue Note), ballade modale

Context

Ballad whose title speaks of calm, associated with surrender to God. Four of the album's five tracks are among Tyner's most frequently covered compositions.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Modal, Spiritual jazz. Among the origins and influences of Modal: Cool (Birth of the Cool), Hard bop, Bossa nova, jazz samba.

By the same artist

• Passion Dance (1967)
• Contemplation (1967)

Sources

• EN: The Real McCoy (McCoy Tyner album)

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