McCoy Tyner was born in Philadelphia on December 11, 1938, one of three children. His mother, a beautician who played a little piano, encouraged his interest in music. Tyner studied at the West Philadelphia and Granoff Music Schools, and at 15 formed his first group-a seven-piece r&b unit. Neighbors and/or friends at that time included Bud and Richie Powell, Bobby Timmons, Lee Morgan, Archie… Read more in Amazon's McCoy Tyner Store
Recorded live in 1963, it's the McCoy Tyner trio plus guests Charlie Mariano on alto and Clark Terry on trumpet. All of You and Monks Blues are the trio numbers, while McCoy plays sideman for the quintet on Newport Romp,My Funny Valentine,and Woody n You. Good sound quality.----McCoy's studio trio sessions for Impulse--INCEPTION,REACHING FORTH,and NIGHTS OF BALLADS AND BLUES from the early 60's are all great too. His style changed after these recordings were made as his style became more chordal than single note.---- For more Charle Mariano see Shelly Manne- SWINGING SOUNDS with Stu Williamson on trumpet.
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