Echoes of a Friend

Echoes of a Friend is a 1972 album by jazz pianist McCoy Tyner released on the JVC label, and later on the Milestone label. It was recorded in Tokyo, Japan, on November 11, 1972, and features Tyner in a solo piano tribute to John Coltrane.

Echoes of a Friend
Studio album by McCoy Tyner
Released	1972
Recorded	November 11, 1972 Tokyo
Genre	Jazz
Length	46:26
Label	JVC, Milestone
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
McCoy Tyner chronology
Sahara (1972) Echoes of a Friend (1972) Song for My Lady (1973)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[2]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide	[3]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Few McCoy Tyner records are not easily recommended but this one even ranks above most."^[1]

Track listing

All compositions by McCoy Tyner except where noted.

1. "Naima" (Coltrane) – 6:43
2. "Promise" (Coltrane) – 6:14
3. "My Favorite Things" (Hammerstein, Rodgers) – 8:44
4. "The Discovery" – 17:35
5. "Folks" – 7:33

Personnel

• McCoy Tyner – piano