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McCoy Tyner, jazz piano giant, dead at 81
McCoy Tyner, one of the greatest and most influential pianists in modern jazz history, has died at the age of 81.
The death of the keyboard giant, who rose to fame in the early 1960's as a member of the pioneering Philadelphia quartet led by saxophonist John Coltrane, was reported on social media Friday by his family.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of jazz legend Alfred ‘McCoy’ Tyner,” his family wrote in a statement on Twitter. “McCoy was an inspired musician who devoted his life to his art, his family, and his spirituality. McCoy Tyner’s music and legacy will continue to inspire fans and future talent for generations to come.”
His Facebook page also announced his death.
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The death of the keyboard giant, who rose to fame in the early 1960's as a member of the pioneering Philadelphia quartet led by saxophonist John Coltrane, was reported on social media Friday by his family.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of jazz legend Alfred ‘McCoy’ Tyner,” his family wrote in a statement on Twitter. “McCoy was an inspired musician who devoted his life to his art, his family, and his spirituality. McCoy Tyner’s music and legacy will continue to inspire fans and future talent for generations to come.”
His Facebook page also announced his death.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/enter...inu-story.html