McCoy Tyner, Groundbreaking Pianist Of 20th Century Jazz, Dies At 81

[carl13]

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/06/8129...aking-pianist-of-20th-century-jazz-dies-at-81

 

[NorthStar]

R.I.P. ... I have few of his albums, and I like them.

 

[cjfrbw]

 

[jeff1225]

I'm listening to Super Trios....A+ post bop jazz. RIP to one of the greats.

 

[asindc]

One of the all-time greats and one of the last of the greats from the Classic Era. Thank you, Mr. Tyner, for all the great music. RIP.

 

[Klonk]

So sorry to read this. He made such great music. RIP McCoy Tyner.

 

[Simon Moon]

So much great music from McCoy.

He was one of the best improvisers, on any instrument, ever. Full stop.

He had a beast of a left hand.

 

[asiufy]

My favorite jazz pianist, very influential. To this day they're trying to catch up to his energy (that famous "beast of a left hand").

 

[spiritofmusic]

McCoy a big reason I got turned onto jazz. That improv while 100% soulful all the time, wow.

 

[asiufy]

Here's a video of McCoy live in Norway, 1975, greatly shows his skills. The last couple of minutes is an interview.

 

[asiufy]

And here's "Fly with the wind", possibly his best song, live in Paris 1976.

 

[goldeneraguy]

Everyone should listen to his playing on Coltrane's My Favorite Things