McCoy Tyner Profile Banner
McCoy Tyner Profile
McCoy Tyner

@RealMcCoyTyner

8,866
Followers
38
Following
1,327
Media
1,469
Statuses

Musician

Joined January 2019
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Pinned Tweet
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 months
Introducing a current live project in the works, developed by renowned bassist Avery Sharpe, and celebrating the music of McCoy Tyner! Tickets on sale now at
Tweet media one
0
5
35
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
“The Coltrane Quartet was like four pistons in an engine - John, Elvin, Jimmy and I were working to make the car go.” -McCoy Tyner
Tweet media one
6
208
1K
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
Ease into the weekend with the @JohnColtrane Quartet performing ‘Naima’ live in 1965.
20
273
1K
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
5 years
A statement from the Tyner family:
Tweet media one
100
487
1K
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
The @JohnColtrane Quartet performing “Afro Blue.”
18
244
938
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
“The Coltrane Quartet was like four pistons in an engine - John, Elvin, Jimmy and I were working to make the car go.” - McCoy Tyner
Tweet media one
9
160
804
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
4 months
“Afro Blue” with the John Coltrane Quartet.
13
192
803
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
10 months
“Afro Blue” with the John Coltrane Quartet. @JohnColtrane
10
189
766
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
Ease into the weekend with this live performance of ‘Don’t Blame Me’ from 1989.
11
159
712
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
Tyner, Jones and Coltrane.
Tweet media one
16
103
679
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
A statement from the Tyner Family on the passing of the great Wayne Shorter
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
3
115
656
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
9 months
Watch the McCoy Tyner Trio’s amazing performance of “There Will Never Be Another You” live in 1989.
7
141
655
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
Check out McCoy’s performance with Roland Kirk and Stanley Clarke from 1975!
12
146
633
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
5 months
Watch this clip of McCoy performing ‘My Favorite Things’ with the John Coltrane Quartet in Belgium 1965.
12
145
643
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
“The Coltrane quartet was like four pistons in an engine - John, Elvin, Jimmy and I were working to make the car go." - McCoy Tyner
Tweet media one
3
97
618
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
“The Coltrane quartet was like four pistons in an engine - John, Elvin, Jimmy and I were working to make the car go.” @JohnColtrane
Tweet media one
8
116
615
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 months
Watch the McCoy Tyner Trio’s amazing performance of “Rio” live in 1989.
6
145
622
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
McCoy with Ron Carter and Sonny Rollins at the White House Jazz Festival, June 1978. 📸– Tom Copi
Tweet media one
9
71
589
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
Watch this stunning performance of McCoy performing “Rio” in Munich, Germany 1989!
9
119
559
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
7 months
“The Coltrane quartet was like the four pistons in an engine - John, Elvin, Jimmy and I were working to make the car go.” @JohnColtrane
Tweet media one
16
100
516
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
McCoy with Elvin Jones, Jimmy Garrison, and @JohnColtrane .
Tweet media one
16
79
499
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
5 months
The McCoy Tyner Quartet live on the PBS Soul TV Show in 1971!
13
119
510
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
“The Coltrane Quartet was like four pistons in an engine - John, Elvin, Jimmy and I were working to make the car go.” -McCoy Tyner
Tweet media one
7
111
473
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
Happy Birthday @JohnjColtrane ! A legend born on this day in 1926. John and McCoy in the studio, 1963
Tweet media one
2
85
458
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
Check out this performance by McCoy performing “Just Feelin” on Late Night with David Letterman in 1985!
10
60
436
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
5 months
Bill Evans & McCoy Tyner.
Tweet media one
12
65
434
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 months
Slide into the weekend with McCoy’s performance of “My Favorite Things”
4
102
451
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
9 months
Happy 85th Birthday, Dad! I know you are celebrating in heaven with my brothers, as well as us celebrating your special day here. Love from me, mom, your grandchildren, brother, nieces and nephews! -Deen 📸 John Abbott
Tweet media one
3
60
413
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
Caption this photo!
Tweet media one
46
39
402
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 months
Let the @JohnColtrane Quartet ease you into the weekend with “Impressions.”
4
121
409
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
4 years
Happy Birthday @JohnColtrane ! A legend born on this day in 1926. John and McCoy in the studio, 1963
Tweet media one
2
104
368
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
Remembering the master today and every day...
Tweet media one
3
28
368
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 months
Watch McCoy perform “Have You Met Miss Jones?” live at Newport Jazz Festival in 1998!
2
89
371
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
The Tyner family wishes to extend their condolences and prayers to the family of Pharoah Sanders. A true artist and pioneer in the field of jazz. May he always be blessed and rest. -Nurudeen (Deen) Tyner
Tweet media one
6
42
364
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, John Coltrane, Elvin Jones - Jazz Workshop, 1964. Photo by Bernie Moss
Tweet media one
11
59
358
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
Watch this stunning performance of The McCoy Tyner Trio performing at the Jazz Ost- West Festival in Nürnberg, Germany in 1986!
3
65
354
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
“Jazz is not gonna be a dinosaur and stay around in one form.” - McCoy Tyner
Tweet media one
3
53
346
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
7 months
Check out McCoy performing at the Berliner Jazz in Berlin - 1974.
6
83
354
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
Check out McCoy performing “Giant Steps ” in Hamburg, Germany 1996.
4
56
347
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
McCoy and the great Elvin Jones in Scotland, 1992!
Tweet media one
2
35
347
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
Today marks the second anniversary of my father's transition. It means so much to me to know that his work and dedication to his art form has inspired and gave joy to so many people. Together we can continue to pass on his work to future generations. I appreciate you. -Deen Tyner
Tweet media one
19
39
340
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
8 months
The McCoy Tyner Trio performing at 1986’s Jazz Ost-West Festival in Nürnberg, Germany.
4
65
336
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
10 months
“Giant Steps” live in Hamburg, 1996.
1
72
331
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
6 months
As we recognize the 4th Anniversary of the passing of McCoy Tyner, I fondly remember this photo, as well as the photo session. This was actually his last photo session, and on that day, he was in high spirits…
Tweet media one
9
58
330
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
8 months
McCoy performing “Monk’s Dream” in 1989’s at the Munich Philharmonic.
1
61
325
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 months
McCoy performing at the Munich Summer Piano Festival in Munich, Germany - 1983.
3
82
332
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
11 months
Did you know? There is a plaque commemorating McCoy on Broad Street Avenue of the Arts in Philadelphia.
Tweet media one
3
28
317
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 months
McCoy performing “Inner Glimpse” with Freddie Hubbard & Joe Henderson in Nuremberg, Germany 1986!
2
103
332
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
“Inner Glimpse ” live in Nuremberg, Germany - 1986.
5
63
315
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
4 months
Tyner & Trane.
Tweet media one
5
59
294
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
4 years
“The Coltrane Quartet was like four pistons in an engine - John, Elvin, Jimmy and I were working to make the car go.” -McCoy Tyner
Tweet media one
1
53
288
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
McCoy with Art Blakey and Elvin Jones in Japan, 1966.
Tweet media one
3
41
286
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
"My mother gave me a choice. She said, 'Would you like to take singing lessons or piano?' I'm glad I chose piano.”
Tweet media one
6
46
279
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
Wayne Shorter and McCoy during the “Night Dreamer” sessions in 1964. 📸 - Francis Wolff
Tweet media one
1
37
279
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
Check out this performance of “Naima” by McCoy in London, UK 2002.
2
52
270
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
Tyner and Trane - New Jersey, 1963
Tweet media one
6
40
262
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
Our album of the week is McCoy’s “Expansions” released in 1968! What’s your favorite track?
Tweet media one
10
13
266
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
McCoy Tyner, Jimmy Garrison, John Coltrane, Elvin Jones - Jazz Workshop, 1964. Photo by Bernie Moss
Tweet media one
2
32
261
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
6 months
“Inner Glimpse ” live in Nuremberg, Germany - 1986.
7
54
263
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
Check out this 1978 cover of “Down Beat Magazine” featuring McCoy!
Tweet media one
7
26
257
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
Watch this stunning 1983 performance of “For Tomorrow” at the Munich Summer Piano Festival in Germany!
6
59
251
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
McCoy at the Nice Jazz Festival in Nice, France 1999.
2
57
255
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
9 months
“To me living and music are the same thing. And I keep finding out more about music as I learn more about myself, my environment, about all kinds of different things in life.”
Tweet media one
3
43
254
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
On this day in 1963, McCoy joined in on the legendary “John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman” album! @JohnColtrane
Tweet media one
2
26
248
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
In honor of Jazz History Month, check out this amazing video of McCoy performing at the Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, RI 1998.
7
51
246
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
McCoy, John Coltrane and Eric Dolphy - Hamburg, Germany, 1961 Photo by Rolf Ambor #fbf
Tweet media one
0
47
254
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
4 months
. @AppleMusic has named A Love Supreme as one of the #100BestAlbums of all time! 🎹
Tweet media one
15
39
251
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
#ThrowbackThursday : McCoy, #RonCarter & #SonnyRollins - Publicity photograph for Milestone Records. #tbt
Tweet media one
6
53
243
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
“It was a spiritual experience every night. We were giving everything we had, and you never knew what would happen. There was no time for ego.” - McCoy Tyner on performing with the John Coltrane Quartet
Tweet media one
4
47
246
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
“The piano is like an orchestra - I'm very fortunate that I chose it as my instrument.” - McCoy Tyner
Tweet media one
3
38
244
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
8 months
Check out The McCoy Tyner Quartet’s performance of “Naima” live from London in 2002.
2
60
246
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
10 months
Watch McCoy in this amazing performance of “Satin Doll” live in Tokyo, Japan 1990.
5
44
243
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
From McCoy’s personal archive: McCoy, John Coltrane, Reggie Workman and Elvin Jones on stage at the Birmingham Hippodrome in England - 1961
Tweet media one
3
47
239
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
McCoy with Art Farmer and Benny Golson in 1960.
Tweet media one
10
33
241
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
10 months
McCoy and Wayne Shorter during the “Night Dreamer” sessions in 1964. 📸 - Francis Wolff
Tweet media one
0
35
238
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
10 months
McCoy with Lalo Schifrin and Eric Dolphy in 1960. 📸 - Bill Wagg
Tweet media one
4
41
233
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
7 months
Check out the McCoy Tyner Trio performing with Micheal Brecker at the 1996 North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
4
52
237
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
Remembering the great @ArethaFranklin , born on this day in 1942.
Tweet media one
0
67
234
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
4 years
“The Coltrane quartet was like four pistons in an engine - John, Elvin, Jimmy and I were working to make the car go." - McCoy Tyner
Tweet media one
2
53
233
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
“The piano is like an orchestra – I’m very fortunate that I chose it as my instrument.”
Tweet media one
4
26
230
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
Throwback Thursday: In the studio recording the legendary John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman album, 1963.
Tweet media one
2
38
226
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
McCoy with Art Blakey, Billy Harper, Bill Hartman and Jimmy Garrison. (Date unknown) Photo: McCoy Tyner Archives
Tweet media one
3
46
227
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
6 months
“You have to go through the stages of discipline before you can reach the point where you can assume responsibility of freedom.”
Tweet media one
6
48
227
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
11 months
Watch this stunning performance of “My Favorite Things” by The McCoy Tyner Quintet live at the Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival in the Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan 1987.
2
57
223
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
5 years
Did you know? McCoy was in the studio this week in 1963 for his appearance on the legendary “John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman" album.
Tweet media one
7
60
219
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
6 months
McCoy performing “Just Feelin” on Late Night with David Letterman in 1985!
4
47
228
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
8 months
“I remember coming home from school - I couldn’t wait to get to the piano so I could play and practice."
Tweet media one
3
33
218
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
8 months
Check out this 1978 cover of Down Beat Magazine featuring McCoy, Sonny Rollins, Ron Carter and Al Foster!
Tweet media one
5
32
216
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
10 months
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Tweet media one
4
24
210
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
3 years
Flashback Friday with McCoy, John Coltrane and Jimmy Garrison.
Tweet media one
3
47
216
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
9 months
Check out McCoy on the cover of Down Beat Magazine from 1975!
Tweet media one
3
24
216
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
5 years
"McCoy has taste. He can take anything, no matter how weird, and make it sound beautiful.” - @JohnColtrane
Tweet media one
6
53
212
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
“I really love the piano and I feel very fortunate that I am able to play and travel all over the world as my career.” McCoy on stage in Tokyo, 1972. 📸 – K. Abe
Tweet media one
0
23
213
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
Caption this photo!
Tweet media one
13
24
211
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
“You have to go through stages of discipline before you can reach the point where you can assume the responsibility of freedom.” 📸– Jan Persson
Tweet media one
1
45
209
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
5 months
McCoy and Wayne Shorter during the “Night Dreamer” sessions in 1964. 📸 - Francis Wolff
Tweet media one
1
47
216
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
McCoy with jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard at a recording session in 1961.
Tweet media one
2
24
209
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
2 years
“ It was a spiritual experience every night. We were giving everything we had, and you never knew what would happen. There was no time for ego.” - McCoy on performing with @JohnColtrane .
Tweet media one
0
43
205
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
4 years
McCoy and John Coltrane at New Jersey's Van Gelder studios, 1963 Photo by Joe Alper
Tweet media one
1
53
206
@RealMcCoyTyner
McCoy Tyner
1 year
“I like simplicity, I like balance, and I’m dedicated to music, but it doesn’t consume my every minute. I don’t need to be put on a pedestal to feel good. But I don’t downplay my contribution or creativity.”
Tweet media one
4
32
206