Expansions (McCoy Tyner album)

Expansions is a jazz album by pianist McCoy Tyner, released in 1968 on the Blue Note label. The album features Tyner alongside saxophonist Wayne Shorter, bassist Ron Carter, drummer Elvin Jones, and percussionist Freddie Waits.

Expansions is notable for its exploration of modal jazz and its incorporation of elements of post-bop. The compositions, all written by Tyner, are complex and feature extended improvisations. The album showcases the strong interplay between the musicians, particularly the rhythm section of Carter, Jones, and Waits, which provides a dynamic and driving foundation for Tyner's piano and Shorter's saxophone.

The album includes the following tracks: "Vision," "Song of Happiness," "Smitty's Place," "Peresina," and "Expansions." It is considered a significant work in Tyner's discography and a notable example of the adventurous and innovative jazz being produced in the late 1960s. The album is often praised for its energy, creativity, and the virtuosic performances of the participating musicians.