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McCoy Tyner at The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Where
The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
14 Castle Street
Great Barrington, MA
Map
413-528-0100
When
Sun, February 21, 2010
7pm
At Door
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Musicians
McCoy Tyner
pianoAbout
On Sunday, February 21 at 7pm, jazz legend McCoy Tyner performs with Gerald Cannon (bass) and Eric
Kamau Gravatt (drums). Discovered at age 17 by John Coltrane, Philadelphia-born pianist Tyner has been
performing and composing for more than 50 years. Replete with sophisticated chords and explosive
percussion, Tyner's blues-based piano style has transcended traditional jazz conventions to become one
of the most identifiable sounds in improvised music. He was named a National Endowment for the Arts
Jazz Master in 2005 and is a five-time Grammy Award winner. Tickets are $42 to $67. To purchase ...




