Recorded in 2004, Illuminations features Tyner with a quartet, revisiting themes from his earlier work and presenting new material. The album showcases his signature harmonic and rhythmic intensity.
- Illuminations was recorded at Sear Sound Studios in New York City. The album was produced by James Farber. It reached number 10 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.
- The personnel on Illuminations includes alto saxophonist Joe Ford, bassist Charnett Moffett, and drummer Francisco Mela. Tyner revisits his own compositions "Fly with the Wind" and "Searchin'."
- The album was released on June 22, 2004, by Telarc Jazz. It was Tyner's second release on the label following the 2003 album 'Land of Giants.'
McCoy Tyner is a celebrated jazz pianist and composer, associated with the spiritual jazz and hard bop movements. He first gained international acclaim as a member of the John Coltrane Quartet.
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