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His meeting with John Coltrane in 1956, and most of all his playing with Coltrane's quartet in 1960, then in 1965, has left a deep mark on the style of MacCoy Tyner. Born in Philadelphia in 1938, like his senior Kenny Baron, he learned he ropes in his hometown with soloists who passed through (Kenny Korham, Sonny Rollins, Max Roach, among others) before cutting his first record with Art Farmer and Benny Golson's Jazztet in 1959. With Coltrane he developed the chord voicings that would characterize his playing and influence a good many of those younger than he. Leader of the Big Band or with his trio, he has never left the forestage since the late 60s, racking up recordings and international tours. A virtuoso improviser who has developed long, sinuous phrases to which he adds elements from other musical horizons, MacCoy stands out for his particularly delicate touché and a sense of ornaments that likens him to Art Tatum. In this way, he is part of the great jazz piano tradition, which he has done more than anyone else to enrich. At his side are such major partners as bassist Charnett Moffet and drummer Al Foster.

France - 2002 - 53 mn - Betacam Digital - Colour

Director Frank Cassenti Camera Philippe Marchais Sound Michaël Friederich, Frank Terras Editing Michel Delsol

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