Why did McCoy Tyner leave John Coltrane's group?

Thanks for the a2a. McCoy Tyner, according to most accounts and his own interviews, left Coltranes group in 1965 because by then the music was heading in a direction he didn't like. read more

McCoy Tyner, according to most accounts and his own interviews, left Coltranes group in 1965 because by then the music was heading in a direction he didn't like. Coltrane had added horn players, as well as drummers and other percussionists to the group. read more

After leaving Coltrane's group, Tyner produced a series of post-bop albums released on Blue Note Records from 1967 to 1970, which included The Real McCoy (1967), Tender Moments (1967), Time for Tyner (1968), Expansions (1968) and Extensions (1970). read more

Now, in his mid-60s, Tyner is still expanding his musical world and leading diverse ensembles, from his big band to trios. His vibrant playing with John Coltrane sounds as fresh and hard-hitting as it did 40 years ago, and it continues to influence legions of pianists. read more