“You have to listen to what someone is doing and help them get to where they want to go, musically speaking. I play a supporting role if someone else is soloing, and a guitarist will do the same for me while I am soloing.”
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McCoy Tyner
Born on December 11, 1938, McCoy Tyner is an outstanding jazz pianist. His musical career began in the 1950s, collaborating with many famous jazz musicians, including John Coltrane. Tyner is known for his unique improvisational skills and complex harmonic structures, which have had a profound impact on the development of jazz. more
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