Alfred mccoy tyner born december 11, 1938 is a jazz pianist from philadelphia known for his work with the john coltrane quartet and a long solo career. Bassist avery sharpe has been with him for twenty years, and aaron scott has manned the drum throne since 1989. The life and times of mccoy tyner in 5 essential albums happy mag. While being introduced to eastern philosophy and scales in coltranes group, tyner lived a parallel life in a more conventional postbop pianobased trios that played lightweight bebop. Big bandswing, free jazz, hard bop, jazz instrument, latin jazzworld fusion, new orleansclassic jazz, showmusical. Anybody who appreciates the musical aesthetic of the blue note label and their vast discography made up of. We offer you the best music from all over the world at lowest prices and highest quality. While in coltranes group, he recorded albums in a piano trio. May 27, 2008 m ccoy tyner, the magisterial virtuoso who has been making a piano sound like an orchestra since his days with the john coltrane quartet in the 1960s, was at the bath festival this week, the first. M ccoy tyner, the magisterial virtuoso who has been making a piano sound like an orchestra since his days with the john coltrane quartet in. For those coming to his extensive discography for the first time, it s a good selection from the milestone years, which were an essential period in his development as one of the great jazz musicians of the last half century. Mccoy tyner in 2009 at the montreux jazz festival in switzerland. Mosaic select was a series of 3 cd compilations, sometimes combining complete albums with unissued material or occasionally straight reissues of the original lps. Tyner says the three share a telepathic communication.
At cnu, mccoy tyner will be performing in a trio format with his longtime rhythm section, keeping it simple. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from mccoy tyner at the discogs marketplace. Time for tyner is situated between two 67 releases, the quartet classic the real mccoy and octet tender moments, and the lessreputed but equally significant expansionsrecorded a scant three months later with the same rhythm section, but featuring a threehorn front line and ron carter on cello. At the same time, tyner graced a number of landmark blue note albums by the likes of. The real mccoy, blue note, 1967 sahara, original jazz classics, 1972 remembering john, enja, 1991 illuminations, telarc, 2003 guitars, half note, 2006. In late 1962 and the first half of 1963, tyner was asked by producer. Morgan and tootie heard the torrents of keyboard sound, looked at each.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Mccoy tyner has always been one of the most emotionally expressive pianists in jazz. Mccoy tyner piano ron carter bass elvin jones drums joe henderson tenor saxophone alfred lion producer rudy van gelder recording engineer. Mccoy tyner honors jazz piano legends of the 20th century and 2004s illuminations. Mccoy tyner celebrity profile check out the latest mccoy tyner photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from mccoy tyner quintet at the discogs marketplace. Mccoy tyner discography, a love supreme, one night with blue note, ascension, crescent, meditations, song of the new world. Mccoy tyner was john coltranes pianist during his most creative period on impulse. Jazz pianist whose inventive twohanded forays, extensive modal solos, and dashing phrases made him arguably the best pianist to debut in the 60s. Asante malika extensions great album with alice coltrane enlightenment suite atlantis title track the greeting title track you cant go wrong with most mccoy tyner albums up until late 70s when it became a bit more mellow and. Jazz pianist whose inventive twohanded forays, extensive modal solos, and dashing. Sun ra the futuristic sounds of sun ra savoy, 1961.
Mccoy tyner discography, albums and songs mp3 buy at online. Entertain yourself at home with our newest torrents. Explore releases from mccoy tyner quintet at discogs. Download torrent mccoy tyner fast and easy torrent search. Muhal richard abrams, mccoy tyner, abdullah ibrahim, ran blake, randy weston, andrew hill, paul bley, wayne horvitz books llc mccoy tyner albums. While experimenting with his sound, tyner eschewed the use of electric pianos, preferring the warm sound of an acoustic piano, and earned five grammy awards for his recordings. He made his recording debut with the group on the album meet the. Alfred mccoy tyner december 11, 1938 march 6, 2020 was a jazz pianist from philadelphia, pennsylvania, known for his work with the john coltrane quartet and a long solo career. Mccoy tyner discography piratebay freedom records jazz.
In contrast to thelonious monks ironic understatements and herbie hancocks lush detachment, tyner is. Mccoy tyner discography project accessed march 24, 2009. Mccoy tyner is an inventive composer and pianist, perhaps best known for creating the lavish harmonies and percussive piano lines heard on some of. In the 80s and 90s, tyner did the rounds of labels his old homes blue note and impulse. In his jazz roots solo album of 2000, tyner offered his appreciation of, and creative. Mosaic records 425 fairfield avenue suite 421 stamford, ct usa 06902 tel. Mccoy tyner was born on december 11, 1938 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa as alfred mccoy tyner.
Tyner began performing with local jazz ensembles while in his midteens. He met saxophonist john coltrane in 1955 and, after a brief stint 1959 with a group led by art. For fans of mccoy tyner, this is an important addition to the library. With the classic quartet of elvin jones, mccoy tyner, and jimmy garrison this three part album should feature in every music fans collection. Mccoy tyner mosaic select 25 2007 box set 3cd cdrip. Mccoy tyner with stanley clarke and al foster 2000 eacflac 1. Philadelphia, pa jdisc is a tool for exploring jazz recordings, with rich information on the artists, songs, and labels, and vast legacy of lps and cds that have shaped the music we enjoy and research today. Ce jourla, avec son classic quartet mccoy tyner au piano, jimmy. Sep 12, 2008 mccoy tyner is an inventive composer and pianist, perhaps best known for creating the lavish harmonies and percussive piano lines heard on some of john coltranes most famous recordings.
Perhaps tranes pinnacle studio recording, its at once demanding, concise, technically perfect and a best seller. Mccoy tyner sessionography mccoy tyner bei allmusic englisch. Mccoy tyner, american jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer, noted for his technical virtuosity and dazzling improvisations. From the archives, a tribute that is worthy to the testimony that blue note is 70 years young this year 2009. Sulaimon saud born december 11, 1938, philadelphia, pa. Tyner was born in philadelphia as the oldest of three children. Mccoy tyner is a remarkably consistent player among all these albums, you will not hear him play a single uninspired solo. Morgan and tootie heard the torrents of keyboard pealing through the doorway, looked at each other and said, wow. Mccoy tyner piano ron carter bass elvin jones drums joe henderson tenor saxophone alfred lion. Tyner s modal voicing in deep registers was deeply influential, especially his 1970s recording following coltranes death. O quarteto composto por john coltrane em saxofone, tyner ao piano, jimmy garrison no baixo e elvin jones na bateria e um dos mais famosos. He died on march 6, 2020 in bergenfield, new jersey, usa. Mccoy tynervarious, bath festival music the guardian.
The thunderous sound and powerful attack that made mccoy tyner. In contrast to thelonious monks ironic understatements and herbie hancocks lush detachment, tyner is a man possessed. There were 38 volumes in all, with three individual cds packaged in a cardboard sleeve. This discography of jazz pianist mccoy tyner contains albums that he has released under his own name as well as albums on which he has appeared. Philadelphias pianist alfred mccoy tyner 1938 played on the jazztets meet the jazztet february 1960 and joined john coltrane for my favorite things 1960. It mustnt be understated just how important this milestone is for jazz and for the greater good of music as a whole. John coltrane and mccoy tyner began practicing together in the mid50s. Brand management firm to oversee legacy preservation and personality rights opportunities for band leader and virtuoso new york, dec. Find mccoy tyner quartet discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Mccoy tyner, jazz piano powerhouse, is dead at 81 the new. Mccoy tyner discography, a love supreme, one night with blue note, ascension, crescent, meditations, song.