Perspective: McCoy Tyner’s eternal return
I only caught McCoy Tyner once in real life. It was sweet, then awkward, then startling in a way that made me wonder if life ever really ends.
After the Q&A, the maestro was invited to play a song or two. The piano was on the opposite side of the stage, and once Tyner raised himself from his seat, the request seemed inconsiderate. Tyner was only 69 years old at the time, but he moved like someone two decades older. As he limped the length of the stage, the audience grimaced in silence.Then came the music.
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