McCoy Tyner's masterful interpretation of When Sunny Gets Blue exemplifies his revolutionary approach to jazz piano, transforming this beloved standard into a tour de force of musical innovation. The composition, originally penned by Marvin Fisher and Jack Segal in 1956, has been immortalized in several of Tyner's acclaimed albums, including Today And Tomorrow (1964) and Blue and Sentimental (1968). What sets Tyner's version apart is his unique ability to respect the original melody while completely reimagining its harmonic and rhythmic possibilities. - Maximalist App… read more
McCoy Tyner's masterful interpretation of When Sunny Gets Blue exemplifies his revolutionary approach to jazz piano, transforming this beloved s… read more
McCoy Tyner's masterful interpretation of When Sunny Gets Blue exemplifies his revolutionary approach to jazz piano, transforming this beloved standard into a tour de force of music… read more
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. Tyner was born in Philadelphia as the oldest of three children. He was encouraged to study piano by his mother. He finally began studying the piano at age 13 and within two years, music had become the focal point in his life. His early influences included Bud Powell, a Philadelphia neighbor. Among many other things, Tyner's playing can be distinguished by a low bass left hand, in which he tends to ra… read more
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. Tyner wa… read more
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. Tyner was born in Philadelphia as the oldest of three … read more