Things Ain't What They Used to Be
66 min · 13 tracks · post-bop · ethno jazz · progressive jazz
A rich tapestry of post-bop jazz, blending intricate melodies with emotive improvisation and rhythmic depth.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical reception, demonstrating Tyner's mastery of composition and arrangement within the jazz genre. It has been praised for its innovative approach to traditional jazz forms and solidified Tyner's status as a leading voice in the post-bop movement.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks rich emotional improvisation moments for reflective afternoons
- Context
- Released in 1975, 'Things Ain't What They Used to Be' came during McCoy Tyner's prolific phase following his tenure with the John Coltrane Quartet. This album showcased his evolution as a bandleader, stepping further into personal expression while maintaining the influences of his earlier work in the 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Miles Davis· Thelonious Monk· Diana Ross· Aretha Franklin· Dave Brubeck· Ella Fitzgerald· Barbra Streisand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Greeting 2:27
- 2 Naima Standout 3:44
- 3 I Mean You 4:58
- 4 Here's That Rainy Day 6:03
- 5 Things Ain't What They Used to Be 3:53
- 6 Joy Spring 4:22
- 7 Lush Life Standout 5:36
- 8 Sweet and Lovely 3:57
- 9 Song for My Lady 6:30
- 10 What's New 3:55
- 11 Search for Peace Standout 6:10
- 12 Blues on the Corner 6:27
- 13 My One and Only Love 8:00
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