Live at Newport is a live album by the jazz pianist McCoy Tyner. It was released on January 9, 1964, through Impulse! Records. It features performances from bassist Bob Cranshaw and drummer Mickey Roker, with trumpeter Clark Terry and alto saxophonist Charlie Mariano appearing on three of the five tracks.
Reception The AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine states that "It's straight-ahead hard bop in the best possible sense—accessible but stimulating, engaging and vibrant from beginning to end".Erlewine, S. [ AllMusic review], accessed February 20, 2009
Track listing "Newport Romp" (McCoy Tyner) – 7:45 "My Funny Valentine" (Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers) – 8:03 "All of You" (Cole Porter) – 6:24 "Monk's Blues" (Tyner) – 7:14 "Woody 'n' You" (Dizzy Gillespie) – 9:00
Personnel McCoy Tyner – piano Bob Cranshaw – bass Mickey Roker – drums Clark Terry – trumpet (tracks 1, 2 & 5) Charlie Mariano – alto saxophone (tracks 1, 2 & 5)
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