Artist profile · 04/07/2026
McCoy Tyner
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About
McCoy Tyner, Forging a signature piano voice in post-bop and modal jazz.
McCoy Albert Tyner's career spans over five decades, marked by deep contributions to jazz piano. His style, characterized by powerful left-hand chords and rich modal harmonies, shaped modern jazz. Tyner recorded both as a sideman and bandleader, producing albums with Blue Note and Milestone among others.
His discography includes studio and live albums spanning modal jazz, hard bop, and spiritual jazz. Notable collaborations with John Coltrane between 1960 and 1965 established him as a key figure in jazz history. Numerous vinyl editions remain sought by collectors, with several original pressings from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Discography
McCoy Tyner discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Nights of Ballads & Blues
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 7
- CD 5
- Cassette 1
Live at Newport
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette
Today and Tomorrow
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 5
- CD 3
- Cassette
McCoy Tyner Plays Ellington
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 2
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
The Real McCoy
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 7
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Echoes of a Friend
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Sahara
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 4
- CD 4
- Cassette 2
Song for My Lady
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Enlightenment
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette
Song of the New World
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 2
- CD 1
- Cassette
Atlantis
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Enlightenment Vol. 1
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Enlightenment Vol. 2
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Sama Layuca
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Trident
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 2
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Cosmos
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Fly With the Wind
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Focal Point
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
The Greeting
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Together
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Passion Dance
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
4x4
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Horizon
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Dimensions
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Double Trios
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Live at the Musicans Exchange Cafe
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
Revelations
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Supertrios
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
Things Ain't What They Used to Be
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
44th Street Suite
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Remembering John
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 4
- Cassette 1
Live in Warsaw
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Soliloquy
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Just Feelin'
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Prelude and Sonata
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
Autumn Mood
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
La Leyenda de la Hora (The Legend of the Hour)
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette
Blue Bossa
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
McCoy Tyner and the Latin All-Stars
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Inner Voices
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Jazz Roots
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Port au Blues
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
McCoy Tyner plays John Coltrane: Live at the Village Vanguard
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Journey and Turning Point
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
13th House
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Land of Giants
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Illuminations
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Looking Out
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette 1
McCoy Tyner Quartet
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Guitars
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Solo live from San Francisco
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
The Quartet Live Chicago 1982
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Reve (Live Basel '74)
McCoy Tyner
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
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Signature songs
- 01When Sunny Gets Blue
- 02Search For Peace
- 03We'll Be Together Again
- 04Days Of Wine And Roses
- 05Contemplation
- 06Satin Doll
- 07Blues On The Corner
- 08Passion Dance
Essentials
3 McCoy Tyner albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1974An exploration of spiritual jazz with four expansive tracks featuring modal and post-bop influences.
4 tracksIncludes 'Malika' (13:58)Stereo pressingBlue Note label
#2 · 1969A modal jazz album including six tracks with a range of rhythms and extended harmonies.
6 tracksBlue Note labelOriginal US pressing availableReleased 1969
#3 · 1969Known for its sophisticated modal composition and advanced jazz techniques across five tracks.
5 tracksStereo formatBlue Note labelReleased 1969
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of McCoy Tyner
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
1974 'Asante' Blue Note Original US pressing
The original 'Asante' LP was released in 1974 on Blue Note Records as BN-LA223-G, a stereo album pressing in the United States that remains popular with collectors.
'Counterpoints Live in Tokyo' 2015 vinyl release
'Counterpoints Live in Tokyo' was issued as a vinyl album by Concord in 2015, highlighting McCoy Tyner's live performance prowess in a free jazz context.
John Coltrane Quartet association
From 1960 to 1965, McCoy Tyner was pianist in John Coltrane's quartet, which defined much of his early career and contributed to seminal jazz records of the era.
"My approach was about blending blues, modal harmony, and a strong rhythmic undertone."— McCoy Tyner
1969 'Time For Tyner' original US pressing
The Blue Note BST 84307 pressing released in the US in 1969 is among the earliest vinyl editions of this modal jazz work, sought after for its sound quality and historical significance.
McCoy Tyner vinyl discography
See allMcCoy Tyner - The Montreux Years
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Who was McCoy Tyner and what style of jazz did he play?
McCoy Tyner was an American jazz pianist known for post-bop and modal jazz, with contributions to free jazz and spiritual jazz styles.
What are some essential vinyl albums by McCoy Tyner to look for?
Key vinyl albums include 'Asante' (1974), 'Time For Tyner' (1969), and 'Expansions' (1969), primarily on Blue Note Records.
When was the original Blue Note pressing of 'Asante' released and where?
The original 'Asante' album on Blue Note was released in 1974 in the United States as a stereo LP.
Where was McCoy Tyner born and when?
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States on December 11, 1938.
Which labels released most of McCoy Tyner's vinyl records?
Blue Note and Milestone were the primary labels for Tyner's vinyl releases, especially during the late 1960s and 1970s.
Are there original pressings of 'Time For Tyner' available for collectors?
Yes, original US and Japanese pressings exist, with the US Blue Note LP (BST 84307) dating to 1969 the most notable.
What are some trading price ranges for McCoy Tyner vinyl albums?
Prices vary by album and pressing; for example, 'Asante' original pressings range from around 13 to 37 euros depending on edition condition.
What cities are associated with McCoy Tyner’s career and recordings?
Philadelphia (birth), New York (jazz scene), and Tokyo (live recordings) are key locations in Tyner’s timeline.
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This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editors.