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McCoy Tyner

Musician

Alfred McCoy Tyner (1938–2020) was an American jazz pianist, noted for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet and for his powerful, percussive left-hand and modal approach.

Born October 11, 1938; died March 6, 2020. Prominent member of the John Coltrane Quartet in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Leader of many albums including The Real McCoy (1967) and Sahara (1972). Widely regarded as an influential innovator of jazz piano.

DeBaser reviews consistently praise McCoy Tyner's powerful, percussive piano style and modal approach. Key albums discussed include Sahara, The Real McCoy, Echoes Of A Friend and Nights Of Ballads & Blues. Reviewers highlight his work with John Coltrane and his ability to blend African/Asian influences into jazz.

For:Jazz listeners, piano students, Coltrane fans, music critics

 A magnificent album, an immense (never has this word not been wasted in this case: I always distrust this word because most of the time it is used inappropriately, for everything and everybody, for dogs and pigs) MASTERPIECE.

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 This is a dedication to a man, a friend, a teacher - John Coltrane

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 Unique and unrepeatable, Mc Coy Tyner.

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