Legendary Jazz Pianist McCoy Tyner Dead at 81

pitchfork.com:

Legendary jazz pianist McCoy Tyner has died. His passing was confirmed by a post on his official Instagram account. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of jazz legend, Alfred ‘McCoy’ Tyner,” the caption reads. “McCoy Tyner’s music and legacy will continue to inspire fans and future talent for generations to come.” He was 81 years old.

Born in Philadelphia in 1938, Tyner began to play piano and take lessons at age 13. By the time he was in his early 20s, he was performing alongside Bennie Golson and Art Farmer in the Jazztet, the jazz sextet that launched his career.

Not long after he began playing with the Jazztet, Tyner departed the group to join John Coltrane’s quartet, playing on iconic records such as My Favorite