Blues on the Corner: McCoy Tyner Legacy Band

Back at Regattabar by popular demand! 

World-renowned drummer and former McCoy Tyner collaborator Francisco Mela returns with this powerful tribute to his legendary mentor, featuring standards and originals that McCoy made famous.

Joining Mr. Mela are Venezuelan-American virtuoso pianist Benito Gonzalez (Kenny Garrett, Pharoah Sanders), widely hailed as the torchbearer for McCoy’s hard-driving yet lyrical style, and master bassist Santi Debriano (Joe Lovano, Archie Shepp).

Tenor saxophone titan George Garzone will be the featured guest, heard here like never before.

This show sold out last year, so be sure to get tickets in advance!

Francisco Mela, drums
Santi Debriano, bass
Benito Gonzalez, piano
George Garzone, saxophone

“[Francisco] Mela is just a fantastic player. He has his own style and his own sound, which is what I look for in a drummer.”  — McCoy Tyner

“Fans and critics of pianist Benito Gonzalez agree: He’s a Latin McCoy Tyner.”  — Michael J. West, JazzTimes

“I’m not the master of the sax, George Garzone is.”  — Michael Brecker