McCoy - Jerry Bergonzi - Tenor Sax Transcription

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McCoy is an original composition by legendary saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi, featured as track 3 on his 1991 album Standard Gonz. The tune pays tribute to pianist McCoy Tyner, channeling his signature modal language, quartal harmony, and rhythmic drive. Bergonzi’s tenor solo is a masterclass in motivic development, harmonic sophistication, and rhythmic phrasing — blending bebop roots with modern post-Coltrane vocabulary.

The album Standard Gonz, recorded with the Modern Jazz Trio, showcases Bergonzi interpreting standards alongside original material like McCoy. This tune stands out for its driving swing, open modal harmony, and dynamic group interplay.