Counterpoints: Live in Tokyo is a live album by jazz pianist McCoy Tyner released in the Milestone label in 2004. It was recorded, along with Passion Dance (1978), in July 1978 at the Live Under the Sky festival in Tokyo, Japan and features performances by Tyner with drummer Tony Williams and bassist Ron Carter.
Reception The Allmusic review by Ken Dryden states "Even with Tyner's fierce attack at the keyboard and his heavy use of the sustain pedal at times, the sound is remarkably clear".Dryden, K. [ Allmusic Review] accessed February 24, 2009.
Track listing "The Greeting" – 11:30 "Aisha" – 7:08 "Sama Layuca" – 6:38 "Prelude to a Kiss" (Ellington, Gordon, Mills) – 9:20 "Iki Masho (Let's Go)" – 13:58 All compositions by McCoy Tyner except as indicated Recorded at "Live Under The Sky", Denen Colosseum, Tokyo, Japan, July 28, 1978
Personnel McCoy Tyner – piano Ron Carter – bass (tracks 1, 4 & 5) Tony Williams – drums
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