Alfred McCoy Tyner (December 11, 1938 – March 6, 2020) was an American jazz pianist and composer known for his work with the John Coltrane Quartet from 1960 to 1965 and his long solo career …

Dec 7, 2025 · McCoy Tyner (born December 11, 1938, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died March 6, 2020, New Jersey) was an American jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer, noted for his technical …

This is the official website of jazz legend McCoy Tyner.

Dec 25, 2025 · In this deep dive, we explore the life, sound, and seismic influence of McCoy Tyner—from his early years in Philadelphia to the groundbreaking albums that changed the sound of …

Sep 16, 2004 · Phenomenal jazz pianist McCoy Tyner was born December 11, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, of parents with roots in North Carolina. Tyner attended Martha Washington Grade …

Oct 25, 2025 · Pianist McCoy Tyner is best known for being a member of the John Coltrane Quartet beginning in 1960. During those years, Tyner re-invented the piano as a highly percussive, stirring …

Mar 7, 2020 · McCoy Tyner, a jazz pianist who was one of the most innovative and influential in the music’s history, died March 6 at his home in New Jersey. He was 81. His death was announced by …

Jul 3, 2025 · Tyner’s close Philadelphia neighbours were Bud and Richie Powell, who would sometimes practice on the piano in his house, and McCoy led a high-school band which also featured Lee Morgan.

Mar 6, 2020 · Jazz pianist whose inventive two-handed forays, extensive modal solos, and dashing phrases made him arguably the best pianist to debut in the '60s. Isotope (Live) [feat. Henry Grimes & …

Apr 14, 2020 · In 1979, jazz critic Gary Giddens called McCoy Tyner the most influential pianist of the decade, and he was named an NEA Jazz Master in 2002. The pianist told writer Nat Hentoff, “To me, …