The McCoy Tyner Trio is an influential jazz group led by the legendary pianist McCoy Tyner, famed for his powerful style and innovative contributions to the genre. Born in Philadelphia in 1938, Tyner's professional career took off when he joined the seminal John Coltrane Quartet in 1960, where his distinctive chord voicings and driving rhythmic force were integral to the group's sound. After leaving Coltrane's band in 1965, Tyner embarked on a successful career as a bandleader, developing his own distinct approach to jazz piano.

With the McCoy Tyner Trio, he found a perfect vehicle for his creative expression, often joined by a rotating cast of accomplished bassists and drummers who have contributed to the trio's dynamic range. It was with this smaller, intimate setup that Tyner's brilliance as a composer and performer truly shone. Through albums like "Reaching Fourth," recorded in 1962, and the broader body of work such as "Infinity" (1995), Tyner explored the depths of his own musical influences, from African rhythms to modernist harmonies. The Trio's interpretation of standards has also been significant as showcased in "What The World Needs Now: The Music Of Burt Bacharach" (1997), reimagining the work of the pop maestro with a jazz sensibility. "You Taught My Heart to Sing" (1981) and "Bon Voyage" (1987) further reinforce McCoy Tyner Trio’s crucial role in the development of modern jazz, highlighting Tyner's emotive touch and the Trio's harmonic sophistication that have continued to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Genres

Contemporary Post-bop

Hard Bop

Jazz

Jazz Trio

Latest Release

You Taught My Heart to Sing

McCoy Tyner Trio

Ep - 6 Tracks - Released January 1, 2012