Pianist McCoy Tyner Dies
The revered pianist McCoy Tyner has died, aged 81
Last updated 6th Mar 2020
The hugely influential and highly respected pianist McCoy Tyner has died at the age of 81.
A post on his social media channels read: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of jazz legend, Alfred ‘McCoy’ Tyner, whose music and legacy will continue to inspire fans and future talent for generations to come.”
Tyner was an active recording artist and touring musician for six decades. In 1960 and at just 21 years of age, he joined saxophonist John Coltrane as a member of his Quartet, performing on numerous classics including "My Favorite Things," "A Love Supreme," and more.
Tyner worked alongside contemporaries including Quincy Jones, George Benson, Carlos Santana, Stanley Clarke and many others. He recorded and released nearly 80 albums as a featured artist, bandleader or musician.
Critically lauded and commercially successful on a global scale, McCoy Tyner has been the recipient of four Grammy Awards and a host of other honours in recognition of his talent and innovations.
When he signed to ALG in 2018, the management group said: “Tyner's complex yet effortless playing style and innate ability to perfectly complement fellow musicians makes him one of the most respected improvisational jazz musicians and bandleaders in history.”
Our greatest sympathies and thoughts are with his friends and family at this time. His influence and contribution to the jazz and music world will never be forgotten.