by Ken DrydenMcCoy Tyner's Prelude and Sonata adds a different twist from what one typically expects of the pianist; the seasoned veteran invited a trio of young lions (Joshua Redman,Antonio Hart, andChristian McBride) along with drummerMarvin Smitty Smithto the date. The two showpieces are classical yet arranged in jazz settings.Chopin's Prelude in E Minor Op. 28, No. 4 is set as a brisk bossa nova, with a wailing tenor sax solo byRedmanwhich follows alto saxophonistAntonio Hart's laid-back effort.Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor capturesHartin a more adventurous mood as Tyner interjects some lively changes behind him.Hart's mournful sax is a key ingredient withinHenry Mancini's melancholy ballad Loss of Love, as well as inMal Waldron's Soul Eyes. Tyner also has some fun with some old chestnuts likeCharlie Chaplin's Smile; the pianist's lively re-harmonization and unusually brisk arrangement give it a new lease on life. He also brings out the rich textures with