Playing solo is difficult because you have to keep the momentum yourself. You have to continue to create and develop, so it forces you to stretch in a variety of ways. — McCoy Tyner Copy Share Image
To me living and music are all the same thing. And I keep finding out more about music as I learn more about myself, my environment, about all kinds of different things in life. I play what I live. Therefore, just as I can't predict what kinds of experiences I'm going to have, I can't predict the directions in which… — McCoy Tyner Copy Share
The piano is like an orchestra - I'm very fortunate that I chose it as my instrument. — McCoy Tyner Copy Share Image
I really do enjoy accompanying people - it's a challenge and a joy when you get it right. — McCoy Tyner Copy Share Image
With all the travelling and performing I've been doing, it's hard to find time to practice! But seriously, I probably did most of my… — McCoy Tyner Copy Share Image
My mother gave me a choice. She said, 'Would you like to take singing lessons or piano.' I'm glad I chose piano. — McCoy Tyner Copy Share Image
When a man's faith is never tried, I don't think he'll ever learn anything. You have to have trial and tribulation, or what are… — McCoy Tyner Copy Share Image
You have to listen to what someone is doing and help them get to where they want to go, musically speaking. I play a… — McCoy Tyner Copy Share Image
I remember coming home from school - I couldn't wait to get to the piano so I could play and practice. — McCoy Tyner Copy Share Image
I really love the piano and I feel very fortunate that I am able to play and travel all over the world as my… — McCoy Tyner Copy Share Image
